Tarnów Population 2026
Tarnów has a population of 117,799, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,799
Rank in Poland
#41
Coordinates
50.01°N, 20.99°E
~220 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
246 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Tarnów
FAQ
What is the population of Tarnów?
Tarnów has a population of 117,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Tarnów in?
Tarnów is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Tarnów the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 246 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.