Bender Population 2026
Bender has a population of 110,175, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Bender Municipality. Roughly 3.7% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,175
Rank in Moldova
#4
Coordinates
46.83°N, 29.48°E
~33 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau
Distance to capital (Chisinau)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Cities near Bender
FAQ
What is the population of Bender?
Bender has a population of 110,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Moldova.
What region is Bender in?
Bender is located in Bender Municipality, Moldova.
Is Bender the capital of Moldova?
No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 51 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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