Brzesko Population 2026

Brzesko has a population of 16,866, making it the #302 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. It is about 101× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,866

Rank in Poland

#302

Coordinates

49.97°N, 20.61°E

~225 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

253 km

157 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lesser Poland

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Kraków	816,614	#2
Tarnów	117,799	#41
Nowy Sącz	84,376	#53
Bieńczyce	42,633	#118
Chrzanów	39,973	#124
Olkusz	37,744	#134
Oświęcim	34,170	#150
Nowy Targ	33,763	#152

Cities near Brzesko

Bochnia29,184 people · ~13 km away
Tarnów117,799 people · ~28 km away
Wieliczka18,677 people · ~39 km away
Nowy Sącz84,376 people · ~39 km away
Bieńczyce42,633 people · ~43 km away
Grzegórzki28,960 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Brzesko?

Brzesko has a population of 16,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #302 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Brzesko in?

Brzesko is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.

Is Brzesko the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 253 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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