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Łódź overview
Łódź (orange) and the other large cities of Poland
Łódź lies in Łódź Voivodeship in Poland at 51.77°N, 19.47°E, about 214 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Wrocław (672,545) and larger than Poznań (536,151). The largest city in Poland is Warsaw with 1,702,139 people; the capital, Warsaw, has 1,702,139.
The national capital, Warsaw, is about 117 km away; the nearest large city is Płock, 88 km from Łódź.
Poland as a whole has a live population of 37,800,640 (-0.4% a year) and ranks #42 of 238 countries — see the Poland population page for the full statistics and the Poland atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Łódź
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Płock Mazovia | 88 km | 127,474 |
| Kalisz Greater Poland | 95 km | 108,759 |
| Włocławek Kujawsko-Pomorskie | 101 km | 120,339 |
| Częstochowa Silesia | 111 km | 248,125 |
| Bemowo Mazovia | 112 km | 123,932 |
| Wola Mazovia | 114 km | 140,958 |
| Bielany Mazovia | 116 km | 131,910 |
| Ursynów Mazovia | 116 km | 149,775 |
Largest cities in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Łódź?
Łódź has about 639,890 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Łódź the capital of Poland?
No. The capital of Poland is Warsaw (1,702,139 people), about 117 km away. Łódź is the 4th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Łódź compared with the rest of Poland?
Its 639,890 residents are 1.7% of the 37,800,640 people living in Poland today. Warsaw is larger with 1,702,139 people.
Where is Łódź?
In Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, at latitude 51.77 and longitude 19.47, 214 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Płock (88 km), Kalisz (95 km), Włocławek (101 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Łódź Population 2026 — Poland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/poland/lodz/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/poland/lodz/">Łódź Population 2026 — Poland</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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