Żary Population 2026
Żary has a population of 38,779, making it the #129 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lubusz. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,779
Rank in Poland
#129
Coordinates
51.64°N, 15.14°E
~152 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
408 km
253 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 |
| Żagań | 25,731 | #193 |
| Świebodzin | 21,757 | #233 |
| Międzyrzecz | 18,669 | #270 |
| Sulechów | 18,055 | #284 |
| Kostrzyn nad Odrą | 17,778 | #288 |
Cities near Żary
- Żagań25,731 people · ~13 km away
- Zielona Góra118,433 people · ~41 km away
- Nowa Sól40,354 people · ~44 km away
- Gubin16,629 people · ~44 km away
- Bolesławiec40,682 people · ~52 km away
- Zgorzelec33,247 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Żary?
Żary has a population of 38,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #129 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Żary in?
Żary is located in Lubusz, Poland.
Is Żary the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 408 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.