Oława is a historic town located in south-western Poland. It serves as the seat of both Oława County and the smaller administrative district of Gmina Oława. The town is situated within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wrocław metropolitan area.
As of 2019, the population of Oława was recorded at 33,029 inhabitants. It remains a significant administrative center for its surrounding region in the lower Silesia province.