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Lublin overview
Lublin (orange) and the other large cities of Poland
Lublin lies in Poland at 51.25°N, 22.57°E, about 184 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Szczecin (395,513) and larger than Bydgoszcz (330,038). 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 153 km away; the nearest large city is Radom, 100 km from Lublin.
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 Lublin
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Radom Mazovia | 100 km | 226,794 |
| Rzeszów Subcarpathia | 140 km | 198,317 |
| Kielce Świętokrzyskie | 142 km | 192,468 |
| Ursynów Mazovia | 145 km | 149,775 |
| Mokotów Mazovia | 149 km | 217,683 |
| Praga Południe Mazovia | 151 km | 179,836 |
| WarsawCapital Mazovia | 153 km | 1,702,139 |
| Wola Mazovia | 156 km | 140,958 |
Largest cities in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lublin?
Lublin has about 336,339 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Lublin the capital of Poland?
No. The capital of Poland is Warsaw (1,702,139 people), about 153 km away. Lublin is the 8th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Lublin compared with the rest of Poland?
Its 336,339 residents are 0.9% of the 37,800,640 people living in Poland today. Warsaw is larger with 1,702,139 people.
Where is Lublin?
In Poland, at latitude 51.25 and longitude 22.57, 184 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Radom (100 km), Rzeszów (140 km), Kielce (142 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Lublin Population 2026 — Poland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/poland/lublin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/poland/lublin/">Lublin 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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