Krakow (Kraków), Lesser Poland

Krakow: Located in southern Poland on the Vistula River, this historic city is a significant cultural and scientific hub.

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Quick Facts about Kraków

Population 766,739
Country Austrian Empire, Austria-Hungary, Duchy of Warsaw, General Government, Kingdom of Poland, Poland, Free City of Kraków, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Austrian Empire, Habsburg Monarchy, Kingdom of Poland, Second Polish Republic
State Lesser Poland (Poland)
County Kraków
Postal code 30-001
Plate code KR, KK
Phone Area Codes 12
Area 327 km2
Official name Kraków
Continent Europe
Latitude & Longitude 50.0614,19.9366
Legislative body Kraków City Council
Altitude 719 feet / 219 meters
Capital city Kraków is capital of Metropolia Krakowska, Q3446214, Q9377184, Bezirk Krakau, Kraków County, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Kingdom of Poland, General Government
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00
Local time 12:15:11 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Kraków is located at 50°3'41"N 19°56'12"E (50.0614300, 19.9365800).

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Official website of Kraków

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2005 756,629 - estimation process
2014 761,900 0.69% estimation process
2017 766,739 0.63% estimation process
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