Chełm Population 2026
Chełm has a population of 60,231, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lublin. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,231
Rank in Poland
#84
Coordinates
51.14°N, 23.47°E
~177 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
208 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lublin
Cities near Chełm
- Krasnystaw19,532 people · ~27 km away
- Łęczna21,719 people · ~45 km away
- Hrubieszów18,605 people · ~48 km away
- Zamość66,034 people · ~49 km away
- Świdnik40,050 people · ~55 km away
- Lublin336,339 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chełm?
Chełm has a population of 60,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Chełm in?
Chełm is located in Lublin, Poland.
Is Chełm the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 208 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.