Wodzisław Śląski Population 2026
Wodzisław Śląski has a population of 49,521, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,521
Rank in Poland
#101
Coordinates
50.00°N, 18.47°E
~246 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
304 km
189 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 Wodzisław Śląski
FAQ
What is the population of Wodzisław Śląski?
Wodzisław Śląski has a population of 49,521 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Wodzisław Śląski in?
Wodzisław Śląski is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Wodzisław Śląski the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 304 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.