Suwałki Population 2026

Suwałki has a population of 69,222, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Podlasie. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,222

Rank in Poland

#71

Coordinates

54.11°N, 22.93°E

~177 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

245 km

152 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Podlasie

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Białystok	295,683	#10
Łomża	62,019	#81
Augustów	29,752	#167
Bielsk Podlaski	26,493	#187
Zambrów	22,857	#218
Grajewo	22,803	#220
Hajnówka	22,157	#226
Sokółka	19,079	#262

Cities near Suwałki

Olecko15,923 people · ~29 km away
Augustów29,752 people · ~30 km away
Ełk55,769 people · ~49 km away
Grajewo22,803 people · ~60 km away
Giżycko29,972 people · ~77 km away
Sokółka19,079 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suwałki?

Suwałki has a population of 69,222 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Suwałki in?

Suwałki is located in Podlasie, Poland.

Is Suwałki the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 245 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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