Margate Population 2026
Margate has a population of 63,322, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 142× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,322
Rank in United Kingdom
#179
Coordinates
51.38°N, 1.39°E
~24 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Margate
- Saint Peters125,370 people · ~3 km away
- Folkestone66,429 people · ~37 km away
- Southend-on-Sea295,310 people · ~50 km away
- Gillingham101,187 people · ~58 km away
- Chatham80,596 people · ~60 km away
- Rochester28,671 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Margate?
Margate has a population of 63,322 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Margate in?
Margate is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Margate the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 106 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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