Pleszew Population 2026
Pleszew has a population of 17,640, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Greater Poland. It is about 96× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,640
Rank in Poland
#293
Coordinates
51.90°N, 17.79°E
~130 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Greater Poland
Cities near Pleszew
FAQ
What is the population of Pleszew?
Pleszew has a population of 17,640 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Pleszew in?
Pleszew is located in Greater Poland, Poland.
Is Pleszew the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 224 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.