Pisz Population 2026

Pisz has a population of 19,232, making it the #260 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,232

Rank in Poland

#260

Coordinates

53.63°N, 21.81°E

~117 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

164 km

102 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
Ostróda	33,524	#153
Iława	32,557	#157
Giżycko	29,972	#164
Gierłoż	28,351	#179
Kętrzyn	27,478	#181

Cities near Pisz

Grajewo22,803 people · ~42 km away
Mrągowo21,965 people · ~43 km away
Ełk55,769 people · ~43 km away
Giżycko29,972 people · ~46 km away
Łomża62,019 people · ~53 km away
Gierłoż28,351 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pisz?

Pisz has a population of 19,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #260 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Pisz in?

Pisz is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.

Is Pisz the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 164 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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