Zakopane Population 2026
Zakopane has a population of 27,266, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,266
Rank in Poland
#183
Coordinates
49.30°N, 19.95°E
~819 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
334 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Zakopane
FAQ
What is the population of Zakopane?
Zakopane has a population of 27,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Zakopane in?
Zakopane is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Zakopane the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 334 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.