Polkowice Population 2026
Polkowice has a population of 21,565, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,565
Rank in Poland
#238
Coordinates
51.50°N, 16.07°E
~179 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Wrocław | 672,545 | #3 |
| Wałbrzych | 127,431 | #36 |
| Legnica | 106,033 | #47 |
| Lubin | 77,532 | #58 |
| Jelenia Góra | 77,366 | #59 |
| Głogów | 65,400 | #77 |
| Świdnica | 60,351 | #83 |
| Bolesławiec | 40,682 | #121 |
Cities near Polkowice
FAQ
What is the population of Polkowice?
Polkowice has a population of 21,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Polkowice in?
Polkowice is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Polkowice the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 349 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.