Cieszyn Population 2026
Cieszyn has a population of 35,586, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,586
Rank in Poland
#143
Coordinates
49.75°N, 18.63°E
~273 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
322 km
200 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 Cieszyn
- Ustroń15,637 people · ~13 km away
- Jastrzębie Zdrój95,813 people · ~23 km away
- Wodzisław Śląski49,521 people · ~30 km away
- Bielsko-Biala176,515 people · ~31 km away
- Czechowice-Dziedzice34,703 people · ~32 km away
- Żory63,174 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cieszyn?
Cieszyn has a population of 35,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Cieszyn in?
Cieszyn is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Cieszyn the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 322 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.