Nowa Ruda Population 2026
Nowa Ruda has a population of 24,753, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,753
Rank in Poland
#199
Coordinates
50.58°N, 16.50°E
~392 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Wrocław | 672,545 | #3 |
| Wałbrzych | 127,431 | #36 |
| Legnica | 106,033 | #47 |
| Lubin | 77,532 | #58 |
| Jelenia Góra | 77,366 | #59 |
| Głogów | 65,400 | #77 |
| Świdnica | 60,351 | #83 |
| Bolesławiec | 40,682 | #121 |
Cities near Nowa Ruda
- Bielawa29,232 people · ~15 km away
- Dzierżoniów34,168 people · ~20 km away
- Kłodzko25,717 people · ~20 km away
- Ząbkowice Śląskie15,004 people · ~22 km away
- Wałbrzych127,431 people · ~26 km away
- Boguszów-Gorce16,726 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nowa Ruda?
Nowa Ruda has a population of 24,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Nowa Ruda in?
Nowa Ruda is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Nowa Ruda the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 363 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.