Szczecinek Population 2026

Szczecinek has a population of 38,496, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in West Pomerania. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,496

Rank in Poland

#130

Coordinates

53.71°N, 16.70°E

~139 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

332 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Pomerania

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Szczecin	395,513	#7
Koszalin	107,450	#46
Stargard	71,224	#67
Kołobrzeg	44,377	#116
Świnoujście	40,919	#120
Police	34,350	#148
Wałcz	25,971	#191
Białogard	24,368	#201

Cities near Szczecinek

Złotów18,395 people · ~44 km away
Wałcz25,971 people · ~50 km away
Chojnice38,789 people · ~56 km away
Białogard24,368 people · ~57 km away
Świdwin15,725 people · ~61 km away
Piła75,532 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Szczecinek?

Szczecinek has a population of 38,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Szczecinek in?

Szczecinek is located in West Pomerania, Poland.

Is Szczecinek the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 332 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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