Orzesze Population 2026
Orzesze has a population of 18,438, making it the #275 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. It is about 92× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,438
Rank in Poland
#275
Coordinates
50.16°N, 18.78°E
~299 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
278 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Orzesze
- Łaziska Górne21,983 people · ~5 km away
- Czerwionka-Leszczyny28,740 people · ~7 km away
- Mikołów38,821 people · ~9 km away
- Knurów39,744 people · ~12 km away
- Ruda Śląska146,189 people · ~13 km away
- Tychy130,000 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orzesze?
Orzesze has a population of 18,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #275 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Orzesze in?
Orzesze is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Orzesze the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 278 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.