Częstochowa Population 2026
Częstochowa has a population of 248,125, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.7% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
248,125
Rank in Poland
#13
Coordinates
50.80°N, 19.12°E
~253 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
206 km
128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Częstochowa
- Myszków33,273 people · ~28 km away
- Lubliniec23,784 people · ~34 km away
- Radomsko44,700 people · ~38 km away
- Zawiercie53,159 people · ~40 km away
- Tarnowskie Góry60,938 people · ~43 km away
- Radzionków17,167 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Częstochowa?
Częstochowa has a population of 248,125 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Częstochowa in?
Częstochowa is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Częstochowa the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 206 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.