Katowice Population 2026
Katowice has a population of 286,960, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.8% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
286,960
Rank in Poland
#11
Coordinates
50.26°N, 19.02°E
~276 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
259 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| 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 Katowice
- Chorzów113,430 people · ~6 km away
- Sosnowiec227,295 people · ~7 km away
- Czeladź34,308 people · ~7 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~8 km away
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~8 km away
- Będzin58,236 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Katowice?
Katowice has a population of 286,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Katowice in?
Katowice is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Katowice the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 259 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.