Wieliczka Population 2026
Wieliczka has a population of 18,677, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. It is about 91× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,677
Rank in Poland
#269
Coordinates
49.99°N, 20.06°E
~261 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Wieliczka
FAQ
What is the population of Wieliczka?
Wieliczka has a population of 18,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Wieliczka in?
Wieliczka is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Wieliczka the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 258 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.