Giżycko Population 2026

Giżycko has a population of 29,972, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,972

Rank in Poland

#164

Coordinates

54.04°N, 21.76°E

~120 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

207 km

129 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Olsztyn	169,793	#25
Elbląg	127,558	#34
Ełk	55,769	#92
Ostróda	33,524	#153
Iława	32,557	#157
Gierłoż	28,351	#179
Kętrzyn	27,478	#181
Szczytno	26,044	#189

Cities near Giżycko

Gierłoż28,351 people · ~18 km away
Kętrzyn27,478 people · ~26 km away
Mrągowo21,965 people · ~36 km away
Ełk55,769 people · ~46 km away
Pisz19,232 people · ~46 km away
Olecko15,923 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Giżycko?

Giżycko has a population of 29,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Giżycko in?

Giżycko is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.

Is Giżycko the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 207 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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