Largest Cities in Warmia-Masuria

Top 32 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Poland · Warmia-Masuria

Largest Cities — Warmia-Masuria

1 Olsztyn 169,793

2 Elbląg 127,558

3 Ełk 55,769

4 Ostróda 33,524

5 Iława 32,557

6 Giżycko 29,972

7 Gierłoż 28,351

8 Kętrzyn 27,478

9 Szczytno 26,044

10 Bartoszyce 23,482

11 Mrągowo 21,965

12 Działdowo 21,127

13 Pisz 19,232

14 Braniewo 18,356

15 Lidzbark Warmiński 16,540

16 Olecko 15,923

17 Morąg 14,745

18 Nidzica 14,720

19 Gołdap 13,769

20 Pasłęk 12,267

21 Węgorzewo 11,864

22 Nowe Miasto Lubawskie 10,997

23 Dobre Miasto 10,514

24 Biskupiec 10,340

25 Orneta 9,412

26 Lubawa 9,302

27 Lidzbark 8,177

28 Olsztynek 7,591

29 Barczewo 7,315

30 Orzysz 5,998

31 Susz 5,593

32 Reszel 5,226

The largest cities in Warmia-Masuria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Olsztyn leads with a population of 169,793, followed by Elbląg and Ełk. 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. 85 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. Olsztyn's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 85 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 419,201.

Browse Rankings by Region

Poland — By Region

Greater Poland Kujawsko-Pomorskie Lesser Poland Lower Silesia Lublin Lubusz Łódź Voivodeship Mazovia Opole Voivodeship Podlasie Pomerania Silesia Subcarpathia Świętokrzyskie Warmia-Masuria West Pomerania

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe