Ostróda Population 2026

Ostróda has a population of 33,524, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ostróda (capital Warsaw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

33,524

Rank in Poland

#153

Coordinates

53.70°N, 19.96°E

~111 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

178 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Olsztyn	169,793	#25
Elbląg	127,558	#34
Ełk	55,769	#92
Iława	32,557	#157
Giżycko	29,972	#164
Gierłoż	28,351	#179
Kętrzyn	27,478	#181
Szczytno	26,044	#189

Cities near Ostróda

Iława32,557 people · ~28 km away
Olsztyn169,793 people · ~36 km away
Działdowo21,127 people · ~53 km away
Brodnica27,341 people · ~61 km away
Elbląg127,558 people · ~62 km away
Lidzbark Warmiński16,540 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ostróda?

Ostróda has a population of 33,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Ostróda in?

Ostróda is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.

Is Ostróda the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 178 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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