Żagań Population 2026
Żagań has a population of 25,731, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lubusz. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,731
Rank in Poland
#193
Coordinates
51.62°N, 15.31°E
~98 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
396 km
246 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lubusz
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Zielona Góra | 118,433 | #40 |
| Gorzów Wielkopolski | 114,567 | #43 |
| Nowa Sól | 40,354 | #122 |
| Żary | 38,779 | #129 |
| Świebodzin | 21,757 | #233 |
| Międzyrzecz | 18,669 | #270 |
| Sulechów | 18,055 | #284 |
| Kostrzyn nad Odrą | 17,778 | #288 |
Cities near Żagań
- Żary38,779 people · ~13 km away
- Nowa Sól40,354 people · ~35 km away
- Zielona Góra118,433 people · ~38 km away
- Bolesławiec40,682 people · ~43 km away
- Głogów65,400 people · ~53 km away
- Polkowice21,565 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Żagań?
Żagań has a population of 25,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Żagań in?
Żagań is located in Lubusz, Poland.
Is Żagań the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 396 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.