Oława Population 2026
Oława has a population of 33,029, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,029
Rank in Poland
#156
Coordinates
50.95°N, 17.29°E
~129 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
294 km
183 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 Oława
- Jelcz Laskowice15,340 people · ~8 km away
- Brzeg38,259 people · ~16 km away
- Wrocław672,545 people · ~25 km away
- Psie Pole Zawidawie29,606 people · ~26 km away
- Ołbin31,216 people · ~26 km away
- Karłowice-Różanka31,813 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oława?
Oława has a population of 33,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Oława in?
Oława is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Oława the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 294 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.