Żory Population 2026
Żory has a population of 63,174, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,174
Rank in Poland
#79
Coordinates
50.05°N, 18.70°E
~251 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
292 km
181 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 Żory
- Czerwionka-Leszczyny28,740 people · ~12 km away
- Rybnik142,510 people · ~13 km away
- Jastrzębie Zdrój95,813 people · ~13 km away
- Orzesze18,438 people · ~14 km away
- Łaziska Górne21,983 people · ~15 km away
- Radlin17,479 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Żory?
Żory has a population of 63,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Żory in?
Żory is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Żory the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 292 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.