Largest Cities in Lower Silesia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Lower Silesia

1 Wrocław 673,531
2 Wałbrzych 104,401
3 Śródmieście 99,088
4 Psie Pole 95,615
5 Legnica 94,878
6 Jelenia Góra 75,429
7 Lubin 70,016
8 Głogów 64,261
9 Świdnica 54,792
11 Bolesławiec 37,559
12 Oleśnica 35,856
13 Oława 33,268
14 Dzierżoniów 31,866
17 Ołbin 31,216
18 Zgorzelec 29,966
20 Bielawa 28,896
22 Kłodzko 25,113
25 Nadodrze 23,177
26 Świebodzice 22,219
27 Polkowice 21,786
28 Gajowice 21,781
29 Jawor 21,494
30 Nowa Ruda 21,264
31 Krzyki-Partynice 21,233
34 Lubań 20,096
36 Gaj 19,136
38 Huby 18,727
39 Szczepin 18,488
40 Kamienna Góra 17,998
41 Bogatynia 16,647
42 Kozanów 15,901
43 Różanka-Polanka 15,746
44 Jelcz Laskowice 15,380
45 Strzegom 15,371
46 Jelcz 15,308
48 Nowy Dwór 14,832
49 Złotoryja 14,656
50 Boguszów-Gorce 14,648
52 Stabłowice 14,099
54 Trzebnica 13,631
55 Plac Grunwaldzki 13,187
57 Muchobór Wielki 13,098
58 Krzyki 12,993
59 Maślice 12,793
60 Chojnów 12,769
61 Brzeg Dolny 12,765
62 Karłowice 12,651
63 Wołów 12,275
64 Strzelin 12,131
66 Zgorzelisko 11,967
67 Borek 11,883
69 Biskupin 11,292
70 Góra 11,173
71 Grabiszynek 11,145
72 Milicz 11,025
73 Zakrzów 10,737
74 Kiełczów 10,572
75 Kowary 10,217
76 Syców 10,102
77 Siechnice 9,957
78 Kudowa-Zdrój 9,627
79 Środa Śląska 9,525
81 Jagodno 9,355
82 Tarnogaj 9,108
84 Stare Miasto 8,883
86 Lwówek Śląski 8,490
87 Ziębice 8,195
88 Sępolno 7,724
89 Muchobór Mały 7,586
90 Chocianów 7,576
91 Smolec 7,481
92 Kleczków 7,418
93 Wojszyce 7,285
95 Gądów Mały 7,042
96 Sobótka 7,025
97 Pieszyce 6,959
98 Ołtaszyn 6,948
100 Żarów 6,603

The largest cities in Lower Silesia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Wrocław leads with a population of 673,531, followed by Wałbrzych and Śródmieście. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 72 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Wrocław's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 72 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,648 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,067,513.

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