Piekary Śląskie Population 2026
Piekary Śląskie has a population of 59,757, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,757
Rank in Poland
#86
Coordinates
50.38°N, 18.93°E
~290 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
252 km
156 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 Piekary Śląskie
- Radzionków17,167 people · ~3 km away
- Bytom189,186 people · ~4 km away
- Tarnowskie Góry60,938 people · ~9 km away
- Chorzów113,430 people · ~9 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~9 km away
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piekary Śląskie?
Piekary Śląskie has a population of 59,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Piekary Śląskie in?
Piekary Śląskie is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Piekary Śląskie the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 252 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.