Rhyl Population 2026

Rhyl has a population of 25,874, making it the #474 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Wales. It is about 346× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rhyl (capital London shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,874

Rank in United Kingdom

#474

Coordinates

53.32°N, 3.49°W

~8 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

304 km

189 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wales

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Cardiff	372,089	#10
Swansea	300,352	#21
Newport	161,506	#56
Rhondda	69,506	#157
Wrexham	65,692	#166
Buckley	63,576	#175
Tonypandy	62,545	#182
Barry	54,673	#213

Cities near Rhyl

Prestatyn19,085 people · ~6 km away
Colwyn Bay29,275 people · ~16 km away
Llandudno15,371 people · ~23 km away
Flint26,442 people · ~25 km away
Heswall29,075 people · ~26 km away
Moreton17,670 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rhyl?

Rhyl has a population of 25,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #474 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Rhyl in?

Rhyl is located in Wales, United Kingdom.

Is Rhyl the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 304 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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