Bolesławiec Population 2026
Bolesławiec has a population of 40,682, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,682
Rank in Poland
#121
Coordinates
51.26°N, 15.57°E
~197 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
390 km
242 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Bolesławiec?
Bolesławiec has a population of 40,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Bolesławiec in?
Bolesławiec is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Bolesławiec the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 390 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.