Drochia Population 2026

Drochia has a population of 16,080, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Drochia. Roughly 0.5% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,080

Rank in Moldova

#19

Coordinates

48.04°N, 27.81°E

~226 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

139 km

86 miles, straight line

Cities near Drochia

Bălţi125,000 people · ~32 km away
Soroca27,423 people · ~38 km away
Floreşti16,759 people · ~39 km away
Edineţ22,872 people · ~41 km away
Bilicenii Vechi15,479 people · ~46 km away
Ungheni34,422 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Drochia?

Drochia has a population of 16,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Drochia in?

Drochia is located in Drochia, Moldova.

Is Drochia the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 139 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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