Leszno Population 2026

Leszno has a population of 63,565, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Greater Poland. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,565

Rank in Poland

#78

Coordinates

51.84°N, 16.57°E

~90 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

307 km

191 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Greater Poland

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Poznań	536,151	#5
Kalisz	108,759	#45
Konin	81,258	#55
Piła	75,532	#62
Ostrów Wielkopolski	72,898	#65
Gniezno	70,269	#69
Śrem	30,404	#163
Turek	29,533	#169

Cities near Leszno

Kościan24,096 people · ~28 km away
Gostyń20,771 people · ~30 km away
Rawicz21,380 people · ~32 km away
Głogów65,400 people · ~39 km away
Śrem30,404 people · ~41 km away
Polkowice21,565 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Leszno?

Leszno has a population of 63,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Leszno in?

Leszno is located in Greater Poland, Poland.

Is Leszno the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 307 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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