Căuşeni Population 2026

Căuşeni has a population of 21,690, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Căuşeni. Roughly 0.7% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,690

Rank in Moldova

#15

Coordinates

46.64°N, 29.41°E

~32 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

59 km

37 miles, straight line

Cities near Căuşeni

Bender110,175 people · ~22 km away
Slobozia15,356 people · ~25 km away
Tiraspol157,000 people · ~28 km away
Codru15,934 people · ~59 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~59 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Căuşeni?

Căuşeni has a population of 21,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Căuşeni in?

Căuşeni is located in Căuşeni, Moldova.

Is Căuşeni the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 59 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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