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Giżycko, Poland

Warmia-Masuria · Poland

Giżycko is a small city in Warmia-Masuria, Poland with a population of 29,972. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,972 Population 5,592/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
$17,820 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,820 median income

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People

Population29,972
Density5,592/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,820

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population29,972
Population Density5,592 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates54.0381°, 21.7644°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceWarmia-Masuria
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (543 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$17,820

About Giżycko

Giżycko is a small city in Poland (Warmia-Masuria) with a population of 29,972. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.

The median household income in Giżycko is $17,820, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,798 business establishments.

Income: Giżycko vs Poland

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Income

Median HH Income$17,820
76% below Poland avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,798

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Giżycko

Giżycko has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -15.2° / 4.7° 63.5
Feb -0.6°C / 31°F -9.9° / 8° 55.2
Mar 2.5°C / 37°F -6.6° / 15.6° 40.0
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F -3.6° / 20.2° 38.3
May 12°C / 54°F -0.1° / 23.3° 76.1
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 7° / 28.7° 80.1
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 10° / 29.1° 86.9
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 9.7° / 29.2° 81.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 4.4° / 25.3° 39.2
Oct 8.9°C / 48°F -0.5° / 19.9° 56.8
Nov 3.1°C / 38°F -5° / 12.8° 46.6
Dec -1.5°C / 29°F -11.4° / 5.9° 53.6
Giżycko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below Poland avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density5,592/sq mi
Coordinates54.0381°N, 21.7644°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below Poland avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Sep 21, 2004.

Sep 21, 2004 3 km SSW of Yantarnyy, Russia M4.8 149 km
Sep 21, 2004 2 km ESE of Yantarnyy, Russia M4.8 147 km
Feb 23, 1995 14 km WSW of Baltiysk, Russia M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Giżycko has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Giżycko

Institution Type Founded Website
Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Ekonomii w Olsztynie University

Schools in Giżycko

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 im. św. Jana Pawła II
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4 im. I Dywizji Piechoty
Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Informatycznych im. KEN
I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Wojciecha Kętrzyńskiego
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Chwały Oręża Polskiego
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 3 im. Mikołaja Kopernika
II Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Gustawa Gizewiusza
SP Wilkasy
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 7 im. Janusza Korczaka
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Radio Stations near Giżycko

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 357 adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
Radio Zet MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM AAC+ 64 kbps
TOK FM information MP3 128 kbps
Antyradio AAC 128 kbps
Antyradio (Katowice) rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mrągowo country, disco hits MP3 192 kbps
TOK FM mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio ZET - 2000 decades MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Giżycko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galeria Sztuki w przedwojennym schronie pod pl. Grunwaldzkim
Mazurskie Centrum Bioróżnorodności i Edukacji "KUMAK"
Miasto Brygidy
Młyn Kulturalny
Muzeum II Wojny Światowej
Muzeum Indian
Muzeum Kultury Ludowej
Muzeum Reformacji
Muzeum Tradycji Kolejowych
Quelle

Libraries in Giżycko

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Polany Kultury0.0
Gminna Biblioteak Publiczna0.0
Miejsko-Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna0.0

Farmers Markets in Giżycko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mój Rynek
Targowisko Miejskie
Targowisko Miejskie

Hotels in Giżycko

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apartamenty Guz
Apartamenty Porto
Europa
Helena
Hotel "Czesław"
Hotel Cesarski
Hotel Giżycko
Hotel St. Bruno****
Hotel Wodnik***
Hotel Zamek**
Masovia
Mazury
Ośrodek Wypoczynkowy Gwarek
Ośrodek Wypoczynkowy Łabędzi Ostrów
Relaks
Rybaczówka
Tajty

Restaurants in Giżycko

42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agromargot - Restauracja Kuchnia Regionalna Noclegi
Browar Chmury
Dom Perkun
Dzika Kaczka
Gospoda Pod Czarnym Łabędziem
Grota
Hornet
Hotel Masovia
Karczma Zacisze
Kormoran
Korsarz
Kuchnie Świata
La Bibliotheque
Łabędzi Ostrów
Okrąglak
Omega
Oregano
Pan Kartacz
Papryka
Parnik
PerFetta - Bistro Italiano
Pizzeria Margarita
Pobite Gary Giżycko
PodKładka
Porto
Prosto z Młynka
Przystań
Puzzle Smaku
Restauracja Hotel Wodnik***
Restauracja Przystań
Roksana
Rybaczówka
Steakownia
Stranda
Tawerna "Majka"
Tawerna Boyen
Tawerna Bulaj
Tawerna Dezeta
Tawerna Leszcz
Tawerna Marina
Tawerna Rozbitek
Tawerna Siwa Czapla

Cafes in Giżycko

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Lavenda
Cukiernia u Adama
Kawiarenka szkolna
Pod Zachodzącym Słońcem
The white Bear

Theatres in Giżycko

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amfiteatr Wilkasy
Giżyckie Centrum Kultury

Monuments in Giżycko

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pomnik Bojownikom o Polskość Ziemi Mazurskiej
Pomnik Friedricha Dewischeita
Pomnik żołnierzom AK i sybirakom

Castles in Giżycko

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel St. Bruno****
Twierdza Boyen

Zoos in Giżycko

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Papugarnia Mazury

Theme Parks in Giżycko

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lunapark Bajka

Clinics in Giżycko

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PL #254913461
PL #254913462
Przychodnia EL-MED

Train Stations in Giżycko

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giżycko

Bus Stations in Giżycko

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giżycko ul. Kolejowa Dworzec PKP
PL #1000895392

Gas Stations in Giżycko

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biłas&Synowie
FALCO
Huzar
MOL
Orlen
PL #1153359027

Banks in Giżycko

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Pekao
BNP Paribas Polska
Mazurski Bank Spółdzielczy
Millennium Bank
PKO BP
Santander
VeloBank

Shopping Malls in Giżycko

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Handlowe "Dominik"
Centrum Handlowe "Saga"
Centrum Handlowe Batory
Centrum Handlowe Guz
Ekomarina Gizycko

Gyms in Giżycko

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PL #254391519

Breweries in Giżycko

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Browar Mikołaiki

Stadiums & Teams in Giżycko

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Giżycko

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Góra Czterech Wiatrów G4W 0.0 $0

Airports Near Giżycko

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chernyakhovsk Naval Air BaseMedium Airport
BabiętaSmall Airport
Bożykowo AirfieldSmall Airport
Dejguny AirstripSmall Airport
Giże AirfieldSmall Airport
Giżycko-Mazury ResidenceSmall Airport
Kȩtrzyn-Wilamowo AirfieldSmall Airport
Lisy AirstripSmall Airport
Lotnisko MrągowoSmall Airport
Mazury Air Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Rostki AirstripSmall Airport
Stare Juchy Landing SiteSmall Airport
Zyzdrojowa WolaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Giżycko

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
InPost
Poczta Polska

Churches & Religious Organizations in Giżycko

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cerkiew pw. św. Anny
Cerkiew pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica pw. Matki Bożej Różańcowej
Kaplica pw. Najświętszej Maryi Panny Matki Zbawiciela
Kaplica szpitalna
Kaplica więzienna
Kościół Baptystów
Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski
Kościół pw. Ducha Świętego Pocieszyciela
Kościół pw. Świętego Andrzeja Boboli
Kościół pw. Świętego Brunona Biskupa Męczennika
Kościół pw. Świętego Jana Kantego
Kościół pw. Świętego Kazimierza Królewicza
Kościół pw. Świętego Maksymiliana Kolbego
Kościół pw. Świętego Rafała Kalinowskiego
Kościół pw. Świętej Anny
Kościół pw. Świętej Jadwigi Królowej
Kościół Zielonoświątkowy

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 Giżycko

What is the population of Giżycko?

Giżycko has a population of 29,972 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 5,592 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Giżycko expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,820, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Giżycko?

Giżycko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Giżycko?

There are 1,798 business establishments in the area.

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