New cities on the map of Poland 2026

As of January 1, 2024, 34 new cities will be added to the map of Poland TVN24

On January 1, 2026, six new towns are anticipated to be designated as cities in Poland. A draft regulation from the Ministry of Interior and Administration indicates that towns in the Masovian, Lublin, Opole, and Silesian Voivodeships will receive this designation.

The proposed regulation outlines modifications to the nation’s territorial organization, considering suggestions made by local authorities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. These suggestions include adjustments to municipal and city borders, conferring city status to certain localities, and renaming municipalities.

New cities in Poland

According to the proposal, starting on January 1 of the upcoming year, six towns will achieve city status.

Three towns in the Masovian Voivodeship will be elevated to city status: Stanisławów (Mińsk County), Małkinia Górna (Ostrów County), and Staroźreby (Płock County). Additionally, Janów Podlaski (Biała Podlaska County, Lublin Voivodeship), Branice (Głubczyce County, Opole Voivodeship), and Janów (Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship) will also be granted city status.

Changes in municipal boundaries

The initiative also proposes new changes to municipal boundaries starting next year. In the Małopolskie Voivodeship, adjustments will occur between the Rytro and Piwniczna-Zdrój municipalities, between the Zemborzyce and Strysz municipalities, and between Niepołomice and Kłaj. In the Mazovian Voivodeship, modifications will take place between the Zakrzew and Radom municipalities, while in the Silesian Voivodeship, changes will affect the borders between Radzionków and Piekary Śląskie.

Additionally, the boundaries of certain cities in the Lublin, Lubusz, Masovian, Opole, and Silesian voivodeships will also be altered.

Starting next year, the commune of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship will be renamed to the Bratian commune.

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Why the city?

The process of granting city status involves public consultations with residents, followed by a review by the municipal council. The Ministry of Interior and Administration has consistently highlighted that achieving city status is linked to an enhanced image and increased prestige for the town.

This designation could also boost investment appeal or present opportunities to apply for funding aimed at urban development.

The proposed regulation is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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