Chisinau Population 2026 capital

Chisinau has a population of 635,994, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Chișinău Municipality. Roughly 21% of Moldova's population lives here. Chisinau is the capital of Moldova.

Location of Chisinau. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

635,994

Rank in Moldova

Coordinates

47.01°N, 28.86°E

~24 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Other big cities in Chișinău Municipality

City	Population	Rank in Moldova
Durleşti	26,308	#9
Codru	15,934	#20

Cities near Chisinau

Codru15,934 people · ~5 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~7 km away
Strășeni19,225 people · ~24 km away
Hînceşti16,900 people · ~28 km away
Dubăsari23,254 people · ~37 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chisinau?

Chisinau has a population of 635,994 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Chisinau in?

Chisinau is located in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova.

Is Chisinau the capital of Moldova?

Yes, Chisinau is the capital of Moldova.

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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