Nowy Sącz Population 2026
Nowy Sącz has a population of 84,376, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,376
Rank in Poland
#53
Coordinates
49.62°N, 20.70°E
~293 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
291 km
181 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Nowy Sącz
FAQ
What is the population of Nowy Sącz?
Nowy Sącz has a population of 84,376 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Nowy Sącz in?
Nowy Sącz is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Nowy Sącz the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 291 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.