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Szczecin overview
Szczecin (orange) and the other large cities of Poland
Szczecin lies in West Pomerania in Poland at 53.43°N, 14.55°E, about 149 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Gdańsk (487,371) and larger than Lublin (336,339). 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 454 km away; the nearest large city is Gorzów Wielkopolski, 89 km from Szczecin.
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 Szczecin
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Gorzów Wielkopolski Lubusz | 89 km | 114,567 |
| Koszalin West Pomerania | 136 km | 107,450 |
| Zielona Góra Lubusz | 178 km | 118,433 |
| Poznań Greater Poland | 196 km | 536,151 |
Largest cities in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Szczecin?
Szczecin has about 395,513 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Szczecin the capital of Poland?
No. The capital of Poland is Warsaw (1,702,139 people), about 454 km away. Szczecin is the 7th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Szczecin compared with the rest of Poland?
Its 395,513 residents are 1% of the 37,800,640 people living in Poland today. Warsaw is larger with 1,702,139 people.
Where is Szczecin?
In West Pomerania, Poland, at latitude 53.43 and longitude 14.55, 149 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Gorzów Wielkopolski (89 km), Koszalin (136 km), Zielona Góra (178 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Szczecin Population 2026 — Poland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/poland/szczecin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/poland/szczecin/">Szczecin 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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