Świętochłowice Population 2026
Świętochłowice has a population of 55,600, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,600
Rank in Poland
#93
Coordinates
50.30°N, 18.92°E
~282 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Świętochłowice
- Chorzów113,430 people · ~4 km away
- Bytom189,186 people · ~6 km away
- Ruda Śląska146,189 people · ~6 km away
- Katowice286,960 people · ~8 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~9 km away
- Piekary Śląskie59,757 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Świętochłowice?
Świętochłowice has a population of 55,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Świętochłowice in?
Świętochłowice is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Świętochłowice the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 260 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.