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Krakow

Krakow (769,000 inhabitants): major city of Poland, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Krakow

CountryPoland
Population769,000

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Krakow?

Krakow has a metropolitan population of 769,000, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Krakow located?

Krakow is in Poland. It is a major city of Poland.

What is Krakow known for?

Krakow is a major city of Poland. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Poland factbook for the wider national picture.

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