Białystok Population 2026

Białystok has a population of 295,683, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Podlasie. Roughly 0.8% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

Location of Białystok (capital Warsaw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

295,683

Rank in Poland

#10

Coordinates

53.13°N, 23.16°E

~135 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

176 km

109 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Podlasie

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Suwałki	69,222	#71
Łomża	62,019	#81
Augustów	29,752	#167
Bielsk Podlaski	26,493	#187
Zambrów	22,857	#218
Grajewo	22,803	#220
Hajnówka	22,157	#226
Sokółka	19,079	#262

Cities near Białystok

Łapy16,434 people · ~25 km away
Sokółka19,079 people · ~38 km away
Bielsk Podlaski26,493 people · ~41 km away
Hajnówka22,157 people · ~52 km away
Zambrów22,857 people · ~64 km away
Łomża62,019 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Białystok?

Białystok has a population of 295,683 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Białystok in?

Białystok is located in Podlasie, Poland.

Is Białystok the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 176 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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