Chełmża Population 2026

Chełmża has a population of 15,403, making it the #333 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie. It is about 111× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,403

Rank in Poland

#333

Coordinates

53.18°N, 18.60°E

~88 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

194 km

120 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kujawsko-Pomorskie

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Bydgoszcz	330,038	#9
Toruń	196,935	#19
Włocławek	120,339	#39
Grudziądz	92,552	#52
Inowrocław	77,597	#57
Fordon	70,000	#70
Brodnica	27,341	#182
Świecie	25,843	#192

Cities near Chełmża

Toruń196,935 people · ~19 km away
Chełmno20,576 people · ~22 km away
Świecie25,843 people · ~27 km away
Solec Kujawski15,125 people · ~28 km away
Fordon70,000 people · ~29 km away
Grudziądz92,552 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chełmża?

Chełmża has a population of 15,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #333 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Chełmża in?

Chełmża is located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland.

Is Chełmża the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 194 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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