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Bochnia, Poland

Lesser Poland · Poland

Bochnia is a small city in Lesser Poland, Poland with a population of 29,184. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,184 Population 2,529/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
$26,028 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,028 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,184
Density2,529/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,028

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population29,184
Population Density2,529 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates49.9691°, 20.4303°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceLesser Poland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.3 inches (115 cm)
Median Household Income$26,028

About Bochnia

Bochnia is a small city in Poland (Lesser Poland) with a population of 29,184. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.

The median household income in Bochnia is $26,028, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,751 business establishments.

Income: Bochnia vs Poland

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Income

Median HH Income$26,028
65% below Poland avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,751

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bochnia

Bochnia has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.5°C / 29°F -12.1° / 7.9° 59.0
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -9.4° / 13.3° 50.2
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -6.3° / 19.3° 35.1
Apr 8°C / 46°F -3.9° / 22.6° 61.1
May 13°C / 55°F 2° / 25° 93.2
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 7.8° / 31.2° 75.3
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 10.6° / 33.5° 94.3
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 10.3° / 32.7° 91.4
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 4.9° / 29.5° 86.5
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F -0.3° / 23.3° 57.3
Nov 4°C / 39°F -4.9° / 16.5° 45.9
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -10.1° / 9.8° 47.7
Bochnia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 45.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Poland avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density2,529/sq mi
Coordinates49.9691°N, 20.4303°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Poland avg
Snowfall 45.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

785 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jun 13, 2002 1 km NNW of Rychvald, Czechia M4.6 148 km
Dec 9, 1993 3 km E of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland M4.4 113 km
Jan 24, 1991 9 km NE of P?awno, Poland M4.3 132 km
Apr 17, 2015 2 km ESE of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland M4.3 114 km
Jan 13, 2020 2 km SSW of Orzesze, Poland M4.2 120 km
Feb 7, 2022 4 km ESE of Katowice, Poland M4.2 101 km
Jun 29, 1992 6 km WSW of Krempna, Poland M4.2 89 km
Oct 18, 1997 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland M4.2 117 km
Mar 29, 1993 1 km WNW of ?wierklaniec, Poland M4.1 120 km
Jul 25, 1990 3 km NE of ?wierklaniec, Poland M4.1 117 km
Feb 9, 2007 4 km SW of Radzionków, Poland M4.1 120 km
Mar 1, 1993 2 km S of Gorlice, Poland M4.0 64 km
Apr 20, 1995 2 km NE of Miasteczko ?l?skie, Poland M4.0 121 km
Mar 7, 1997 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland M4.0 124 km
Jan 6, 1990 2 km NNE of Rogo?nik, Poland M4.0 109 km
Jun 28, 1992 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland M4.0 67 km
Jun 10, 2000 4 km WSW of Wilcza, Poland M4.0 137 km
Apr 13, 1994 0 km E of Nak?o, Poland M3.9 120 km
Oct 31, 1994 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia M3.9 144 km
Jul 8, 2005 Poland M3.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Bochnia has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Bochnia

Institution Type Founded Website
Państwowe Liceum Sztuk Plastycznych College - ,
Stacja Naukowa IGiGP UJ im. L. Kaszowskiego University - ,
Wydział Zamiejscowy w Bochni Staropolskiej Akademii Nauk Stosowanych University - ,

Schools in Bochnia

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 im. Stanisława Jachowicza w Bochni - - - -
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4 im. św. Barbary - - - -
II Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Orła Białego - - - -
Zespół Szkół numer 1 w Bochni - - - -
Zespół Szkół Nr 2 im. Stanisława Konarskiego w Bochni - - - -
I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Króla Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bochni - - - -
Szkoła Podstawowa Nr 7 Im. Jana Pawła II w Bochni - - - -
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 im. Stanisława Jachowicza - - - -
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Kazimierza Brodzińskiego - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bochnia

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radioparty.pl Dj Mixes Party mixes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eska Kraków pop dance MP3 128 kbps
Radioparty.pl Energy2000 party MP3 128 kbps
Radioparty.pl - MP3 128 kbps
rmf - MP3 128 kbps
Radioparty.pl House Party house MP3 128 kbps
RMF Classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps
RMF FM 48 Kbps top hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Rockserwis.fm avant-garde, classic rock MP3
rockserwis.fm (ACC+) - AAC+
Radioparty.pl Trance Party trance MP3 128 kbps
Trendy Radio - MP3 256 kbps
Pallotyńskie Radio Ewangelizacyjne Pallotti.FM christian, christian pop MP3 128 kbps
RMF 4 DANCE & RNB dance, r&b MP3 128 kbps
Radio ESKA Rop 20 pop UNKNOWN
Flash FM (US) gta, video game music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Famka - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Kraków - Sport - MP3
RaveFM rave, techno AAC
Radio Odzew indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Strefa Muzy country, pop MP3 256 kbps
RMF Gamemusic gamemusic, games MP3 128 kbps
Lem.fm - MP3
Radio ESKA Impreska - UNKNOWN
Radio TPI classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bochnia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Izba Regionalna
Kopalnia Soli "Bochnia"
Kopalnia Soli w Bochni
Muzea Szlak Solny
Muzeum Fonografii
Muzeum im. Stanisława Fischera w Bochni
Muzeum Klasztorne OO. Cystersów W Szczyrzycu
Muzeum Motyli Arthropoda
Muzeum Niepołomickie
Muzeum regionalne w Brzesku
Muzeum Ziemi Koszyckiej
Muzeum Ziemi Wiśnickiej
Skansen Na Jędrzejkówce

Libraries in Bochnia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna Gminna0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna Gminy Tymbark0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna w Niepołomicach0.0
Biblioteka publiczna w Staniątkach, filia0.0
Biblioteka Szczepanów0.0
Biblioteka w Woli Nieszkowskiej0.0
Centrum Kultury w Gdowie0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Kłaju0.0
Gminna biblioteka publiczna w Łapanowie oddział w Grabiu0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Łapczycy0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Lipnicy Murowanej0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Czchowie0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Proszowicach0.0
Pedagogiczna Biblioteka Wojewódzka0.0
Powiatowa i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Brzesku0.0

Farmers Markets in Bochnia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plac Targowy
Plac Targowy
Plac Targowy

Hotels in Bochnia

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Sutoris
Hotel Zalesie
Millenium

Restaurants in Bochnia

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aula Nicolai
Dom Pielgrzyma BURSA "U św. Mikołaja"
Hell's Byczek Bistro
Mała Czarna Bistro
Murowianka
Oranżeria
Otti
Restauracja Camera'lna
Restauracja Hotel Zalesie
Restauracja Salina Restaurant
Sztygarówka

Cafes in Bochnia

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Chantilly
Kawiarnia Ciachomania Cafe

Cinemas in Bochnia

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Regis

Theatres in Bochnia

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amfiteatr
Oratorium św. Kingi

Monuments in Bochnia

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Generał Leopold Okulicki
Kolumna epidemiczna 1762
Pomnik Kazimierza III
Pomnik Poległym za Wolność 1914-1920

Castles in Bochnia

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pozostałość Zamku Żupnego

Theme Parks in Bochnia

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Rodzinny "Uzbornia"

Clinics in Bochnia

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oddział Położniczo-Ginekologiczny
Samodzielny Publiczny Miejski Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Bochni

Dentists in Bochnia

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artdent
Emident
PL #3495909871

Veterinaries in Bochnia

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Na Weronce

Train Stations in Bochnia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bochnia

Gas Stations in Bochnia

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Lotos
Orlen
Orlen
PL #1368741985
Shell
Valdi

Banks in Bochnia

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alior Bank
Bank Pekao
ING Bank Śląski
Kasa Stefczyka
mBank

Shopping Malls in Bochnia

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Kwiatowe Kwiatydonice
Dom Handlowy Sutoris
Galeria Rondo
Gallery Bocheńska

Breweries in Bochnia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Restauracja regionalna Marysia

Stadiums & Teams in Bochnia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bochnia

36 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jaworzyna Krynicka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kotelnica Białczańska Ski Station 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tylicz-Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grapa SKI Czarna Góra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bania Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Master-Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arena narciarska Jaworki Homole 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Family Park DIMBO 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dwie Doliny Muszyna–Wierchomla 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kotelnica Białczańska Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Henryk Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Słotwiny Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Słotwiny Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kasina SKI 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja Narciarska Laskowa-Kamionna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sport Arena Myślenice 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Szklana Góra Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SławicSki Raj 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Harenda 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bachledova DENY 0.0 - - $0 - - -
COS OPO Zakopane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centrum Szkoleń Narciarskich NOSAL 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bachledka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Polana Szymoszkowa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skipark Meander Oravice 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja narciarska Małe Ciche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skipark Vyšné Ružbachy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Strednica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja narciarska Suche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
UBOC 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Vitanová 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusiń-Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaniówka Ski Station 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja narciarska Horników wierch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koziniec SKI 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skicomp Fakľovka Litmanová 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bochnia

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kraków John Paul II International AirportKRKLarge Airport
Jasienna Airfield-Small Airport
Kamienka/Hniezdne Airstrip-Small Airport
Kazimierza Mała Airfield-Small Airport
Kurov Airstrip-Small Airport
Nowy Sącz-Łososina Dolna Airfield-Small Airport
Nowy Targ Airfield-Small Airport
Pińczów Airfield-Small Airport
Pobiednik Wielki Airfield-Small Airport
Szczodrkowice Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarnów Airfield-Small Airport
Żegocina Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bochnia

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrum Rehabilitacji Fundacji Razem dla Życia
Wojsreha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bochnia

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kaplica cmentarna
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica pw. Świętej Rozalii
Kapliczka na Murowiance
Kościół pw. Świętego Jana Nepomucena w Bochni
Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja Biskupa
Kościół pw. Świętego Pawła Apostoła w Bochni
Kościół pw. Świętego Stanisława Kostki

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Warsaw

🇵🇱 About Poland

Capital Warsaw
Population 37,978,548
Area 312,685 km²
GDP (USD) $812,451,193,396
GDP per capita $22,145
HDI 0.881
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 86.4%
Urban population 59.9%
Currency PLN (Zloty)
Languages Polish
Calling code +48
TLD .pl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Poland

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nowy Rok
Jan 6 Epiphany Święto Trzech Króli
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Wielkanoc
Apr 6 Easter Monday Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy
May 1 May Day Święto Pracy
May 3 Constitution Day Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja
May 24 Pentecost Zielone Świątki
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Boże Ciało
Aug 15 Assumption Day Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Wszystkich Świętych
Nov 11 Independence Day Narodowe Święto Niepodległości
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Wolna Wigilia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Boże Narodzenie
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Drugi Dzień Bożego Narodzenia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bochnia

What is the population of Bochnia?

Bochnia has a population of 29,184 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 2,529 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Bochnia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,028, 65% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bochnia?

Bochnia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 45.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bochnia?

There are 1,751 business establishments in the area.

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