Knurów Population 2026
Knurów has a population of 39,744, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,744
Rank in Poland
#125
Coordinates
50.22°N, 18.65°E
~236 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
277 km
172 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 Knurów
- Czerwionka-Leszczyny28,740 people · ~8 km away
- Gliwice198,835 people · ~9 km away
- Orzesze18,438 people · ~12 km away
- Zabrze192,177 people · ~15 km away
- Ruda Śląska146,189 people · ~15 km away
- Rybnik142,510 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Knurów?
Knurów has a population of 39,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Knurów in?
Knurów is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Knurów the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 277 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.