Durleşti Population 2026

Durleşti has a population of 26,308, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Chișinău Municipality. Roughly 0.9% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,308

Rank in Moldova

Coordinates

47.02°N, 28.76°E

~150 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

7 km

4 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chișinău Municipality

City	Population	Rank in Moldova
Chisinau	635,994	#1
Codru	15,934	#20

Cities near Durleşti

Codru15,934 people · ~7 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~7 km away
Strășeni19,225 people · ~18 km away
Hînceşti16,900 people · ~25 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~41 km away
Dubăsari23,254 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Durleşti?

Durleşti has a population of 26,308 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Durleşti in?

Durleşti is located in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova.

Is Durleşti the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 7 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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