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.

WarsawNowy Sącz
Location of Nowy Sącz (capital Warsaw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Poland
Kraków816,614#2
Tarnów117,799#41
Bieńczyce42,633#118
Chrzanów39,973#124
Olkusz37,744#134
Oświęcim34,170#150
Nowy Targ33,763#152
Bochnia29,184#173

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.

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