Braniewo Population 2026
Braniewo has a population of 18,356, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. It is about 93× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,356
Rank in Poland
#278
Coordinates
54.38°N, 19.82°E
~17 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
252 km
156 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria
Cities near Braniewo
- Elbląg127,558 people · ~37 km away
- Lidzbark Warmiński16,540 people · ~57 km away
- Malbork36,709 people · ~64 km away
- Bartoszyce23,482 people · ~66 km away
- Tczew60,133 people · ~75 km away
- Gdańsk487,371 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Braniewo?
Braniewo has a population of 18,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Braniewo in?
Braniewo is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.
Is Braniewo the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 252 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.