Opole Population 2026
Opole has a population of 127,676, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Opole Voivodeship. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
127,676
Rank in Poland
#33
Coordinates
50.67°N, 17.93°E
~173 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Opole Voivodeship
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Kędzierzyn-Koźle | 65,636 | #76 |
| Nysa | 47,283 | #108 |
| Brzeg | 38,259 | #132 |
| Kluczbork | 25,978 | #190 |
| Prudnik | 23,343 | #212 |
| Strzelce Opolskie | 20,241 | #250 |
| Krapkowice | 18,275 | #280 |
| Namysłów | 16,376 | #315 |
Cities near Opole
- Krapkowice18,275 people · ~22 km away
- Strzelce Opolskie20,241 people · ~32 km away
- Brzeg38,259 people · ~39 km away
- Kluczbork25,978 people · ~39 km away
- Kędzierzyn-Koźle65,636 people · ~42 km away
- Prudnik23,343 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Opole?
Opole has a population of 127,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Opole in?
Opole is located in Opole Voivodeship, Poland.
Is Opole the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 275 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.