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Warsaw overview
Warsaw (orange) and the other large cities of Poland
Warsaw lies in Mazovia in Poland at 52.23°N, 21.01°E, about 113 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Poland: the next largest cities are Kraków (816,614), Wrocław (672,545), Łódź (639,890). Together, the three largest cities hold 8.4% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Wola, about 4 km away, followed by Mokotów (4 km).
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 Warsaw
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wola Mazovia | 4 km | 140,958 |
| Mokotów Mazovia | 4 km | 217,683 |
| Praga Południe Mazovia | 5 km | 179,836 |
| Targówek Mazovia | 7 km | 124,279 |
| Bemowo Mazovia | 8 km | 123,932 |
| Bielany Mazovia | 9 km | 131,910 |
| Ursynów Mazovia | 9 km | 149,775 |
| Białołeka Mazovia | 11 km | 129,106 |
Largest cities in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warsaw?
Warsaw has about 1,702,139 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Warsaw the capital of Poland?
Yes — Warsaw is the national capital of Poland.
How big is Warsaw compared with the rest of Poland?
Its 1,702,139 residents are 4.5% of the 37,800,640 people living in Poland today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Warsaw?
In Mazovia, Poland, at latitude 52.23 and longitude 21.01, 113 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Wola (4 km), Mokotów (4 km), Praga Południe (5 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Warsaw Population 2026 — Poland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/poland/warsaw/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/poland/warsaw/">Warsaw 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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