Łapy Population 2026

Łapy has a population of 16,434, making it the #314 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Podlasie. It is about 104× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,434

Rank in Poland

#314

Coordinates

52.99°N, 22.88°E

~120 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

152 km

94 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Podlasie

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Białystok	295,683	#10
Suwałki	69,222	#71
Łomża	62,019	#81
Augustów	29,752	#167
Bielsk Podlaski	26,493	#187
Zambrów	22,857	#218
Grajewo	22,803	#220
Hajnówka	22,157	#226

Cities near Łapy

Białystok295,683 people · ~25 km away
Bielsk Podlaski26,493 people · ~32 km away
Zambrów22,857 people · ~43 km away
Hajnówka22,157 people · ~54 km away
Łomża62,019 people · ~59 km away
Sokółka19,079 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Łapy?

Łapy has a population of 16,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #314 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Łapy in?

Łapy is located in Podlasie, Poland.

Is Łapy the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 152 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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