Szczytno Population 2026

Szczytno has a population of 26,044, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,044

Rank in Poland

#189

Coordinates

53.56°N, 20.99°E

~144 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw

Distance to capital (Warsaw)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria

City	Population	Rank in Poland
Olsztyn	169,793	#25
Elbląg	127,558	#34
Ełk	55,769	#92
Ostróda	33,524	#153
Iława	32,557	#157
Giżycko	29,972	#164
Gierłoż	28,351	#179
Kętrzyn	27,478	#181

Cities near Szczytno

Mrągowo21,965 people · ~40 km away
Olsztyn169,793 people · ~41 km away
Pisz19,232 people · ~55 km away
Przasnysz16,718 people · ~61 km away
Kętrzyn27,478 people · ~63 km away
Mława29,398 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Szczytno?

Szczytno has a population of 26,044 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in Poland.

What region is Szczytno in?

Szczytno is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.

Is Szczytno the capital of Poland?

No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 148 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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