Ełk Population 2026

Ełk has a population of 55,769, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,769

Rank in Poland

#92

Coordinates

53.83°N, 22.36°E

~127 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

199 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Olsztyn	169,793	#25
Elbląg	127,558	#34
Ostróda	33,524	#153
Iława	32,557	#157
Giżycko	29,972	#164
Gierłoż	28,351	#179
Kętrzyn	27,478	#181
Szczytno	26,044	#189

Cities near Ełk

Grajewo22,803 people · ~21 km away
Olecko15,923 people · ~25 km away
Augustów29,752 people · ~40 km away
Pisz19,232 people · ~43 km away
Giżycko29,972 people · ~46 km away
Suwałki69,222 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ełk?

Ełk has a population of 55,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Ełk in?

Ełk is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.

Is Ełk the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 199 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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