What Are People From Warsaw Called?

Name: Warsaw
Address: Eastern Europe, Poland

Eastern Europe, Poland

Poland

People from Warsaw are called:

People from Warsaw are called Varsovian.

Demonym:

Varsovian

Pronunciation:

/vɑːrˈsoʊviən/

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About Warsaw

Capital and largest city of Poland.
Historic city rebuilt after World War II destruction.
Major economic and cultural center of Central Europe.
UNESCO World Heritage Site for its reconstructed historic center.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,860,281 (2024 est.)
Country:: Poland
Region:: Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Warszawa', possibly from the personal name Wars or meaning 'belonging to Warsz'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Berlin

518 km west

People are called:

Berliner

Vilnius

467 km north

People are called:

Vilnian

Prague

515 km southwest

People are called:

Praguer

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,860,281 (2024 est.)
Country:: Poland
Region:: Eastern Europe

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