County Cork Population (2026)
Population of County Cork with area, density and how it compares to nearby places.
Population of County Cork
County Cork ranks #2 by population among 26 comparable places in this atlas.
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Population by city in County Cork
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Summary
County Cork is a county in Ireland. County Cork is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 585.000.
Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in County Cork with partly cloudy. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 85%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit County Cork is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 2.7°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Cork today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Cork?
County Cork is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 51.8985, -8.4756. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Cork right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 68% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Cork?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Cork, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Cork in?
County Cork observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:14 PM.
How many people live in County Cork?
County Cork has a population of approximately 585.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Cork?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 140 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Cork?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in County Cork?
County Cork covers 1 places in this atlas, including Cork.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
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| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
