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Wrocław overview
Wrocław (orange) and the other large cities of Poland
Wrocław lies in Lower Silesia in Poland at 51.1°N, 17.03°E, about 115 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Kraków (816,614) and larger than Łódź (639,890). 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 302 km away; the nearest large city is Legnica, 62 km from Wrocław.
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 Wrocław
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Legnica Lower Silesia | 62 km | 106,033 |
| Wałbrzych Lower Silesia | 64 km | 127,431 |
| Opole Opole Voivodeship | 79 km | 127,676 |
| Kalisz Greater Poland | 104 km | 108,759 |
| Zielona Góra Lubusz | 140 km | 118,433 |
| Poznań Greater Poland | 145 km | 536,151 |
| Gliwice Silesia | 147 km | 198,835 |
| Częstochowa Silesia | 151 km | 248,125 |
Largest cities in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wrocław?
Wrocław has about 672,545 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Wrocław the capital of Poland?
No. The capital of Poland is Warsaw (1,702,139 people), about 302 km away. Wrocław is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Wrocław compared with the rest of Poland?
Its 672,545 residents are 1.8% of the 37,800,640 people living in Poland today. Warsaw is larger with 1,702,139 people.
Where is Wrocław?
In Lower Silesia, Poland, at latitude 51.1 and longitude 17.03, 115 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Legnica (62 km), Wałbrzych (64 km), Opole (79 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Wrocław Population 2026 — Poland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/poland/wroclaw/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/poland/wroclaw/">Wrocław 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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