Oleśnica Population 2026
Oleśnica has a population of 36,956, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,956
Rank in Poland
#137
Coordinates
51.21°N, 17.39°E
~153 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
274 km
170 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 Oleśnica
- Psie Pole Zawidawie29,606 people · ~21 km away
- Jelcz Laskowice15,340 people · ~22 km away
- Ołbin31,216 people · ~26 km away
- Karłowice-Różanka31,813 people · ~26 km away
- Namysłów16,376 people · ~28 km away
- Wrocław672,545 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oleśnica?
Oleśnica has a population of 36,956 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Oleśnica in?
Oleśnica is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Oleśnica the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 274 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.