Cahul Population 2026

Cahul has a population of 34,492, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Cahul. Roughly 1.2% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cahul (capital Chisinau shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,492

Rank in Moldova

Coordinates

45.90°N, 28.20°E

~27 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

133 km

83 miles, straight line

Cities near Cahul

Ceadîr-Lunga22,700 people · ~52 km away
Comrat22,911 people · ~56 km away
Hînceşti16,900 people · ~107 km away
Căuşeni21,690 people · ~124 km away
Codru15,934 people · ~128 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cahul?

Cahul has a population of 34,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Cahul in?

Cahul is located in Cahul, Moldova.

Is Cahul the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 133 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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