Starachowice Population 2026
Starachowice has a population of 53,739, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Świętokrzyskie. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,739
Rank in Poland
#96
Coordinates
51.04°N, 21.07°E
~210 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Świętokrzyskie
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Kielce | 192,468 | #20 |
| Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski | 73,989 | #63 |
| Skarżysko-Kamienna | 49,410 | #102 |
| Sandomierz | 25,087 | #198 |
| Końskie | 20,756 | #244 |
| Busko-Zdrój | 17,095 | #299 |
| Jędrzejów | 16,792 | #303 |
| Staszów | 16,137 | #318 |
Cities near Starachowice
- Skarżysko-Kamienna49,410 people · ~16 km away
- Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski73,989 people · ~25 km away
- Kielce192,468 people · ~36 km away
- Radom226,794 people · ~41 km away
- Końskie20,756 people · ~49 km away
- Staszów16,137 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Starachowice?
Starachowice has a population of 53,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Starachowice in?
Starachowice is located in Świętokrzyskie, Poland.
Is Starachowice the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 133 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.