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Prestatyn Population 2026

Prestatyn has a population of 19,085, making it the #649 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 470× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

LondonPrestatyn
Location of Prestatyn (capital London shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,085
Rank in United Kingdom
#649
Coordinates
53.34°N, 3.41°W
~8 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
301 km
187 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wales

CityPopulationRank in United Kingdom
Cardiff372,089#10
Swansea300,352#21
Newport161,506#56
Rhondda69,506#157
Wrexham65,692#166
Buckley63,576#175
Tonypandy62,545#182
Barry54,673#213

Cities near Prestatyn

  • Rhyl25,874 people · ~6 km away
  • Moreton17,670 people · ~21 km away
  • Heswall29,075 people · ~21 km away
  • Flint26,442 people · ~21 km away
  • Colwyn Bay29,275 people · ~22 km away
  • Neston15,064 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Prestatyn?
Prestatyn has a population of 19,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #649 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Prestatyn in?
Prestatyn is located in Wales, United Kingdom.
Is Prestatyn the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 301 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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