Codru Population 2026

Codru has a population of 15,934, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Chișinău Municipality. Roughly 0.5% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,934

Rank in Moldova

#20

Coordinates

46.98°N, 28.82°E

~132 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

5 km

3 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chișinău Municipality

City	Population	Rank in Moldova
Chisinau	635,994	#1
Durleşti	26,308	#9

Cities near Codru

Chisinau635,994 people · ~5 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~7 km away
Hînceşti16,900 people · ~24 km away
Strășeni19,225 people · ~24 km away
Dubăsari23,254 people · ~42 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Codru?

Codru has a population of 15,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Codru in?

Codru is located in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova.

Is Codru the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 5 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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