Brzeg Population 2026
Brzeg has a population of 38,259, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Opole Voivodeship. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,259
Rank in Poland
#132
Coordinates
50.86°N, 17.47°E
~147 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Opole Voivodeship
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Opole | 127,676 | #33 |
| Kędzierzyn-Koźle | 65,636 | #76 |
| Nysa | 47,283 | #108 |
| Kluczbork | 25,978 | #190 |
| Prudnik | 23,343 | #212 |
| Strzelce Opolskie | 20,241 | #250 |
| Krapkowice | 18,275 | #280 |
| Namysłów | 16,376 | #315 |
Cities near Brzeg
- Oława33,029 people · ~16 km away
- Jelcz Laskowice15,340 people · ~21 km away
- Namysłów16,376 people · ~30 km away
- Opole127,676 people · ~39 km away
- Oleśnica36,956 people · ~40 km away
- Psie Pole Zawidawie29,606 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brzeg?
Brzeg has a population of 38,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Brzeg in?
Brzeg is located in Opole Voivodeship, Poland.
Is Brzeg the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 288 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.