Edineţ Population 2026

Edineţ has a population of 22,872, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Raionul Edineţ. Roughly 0.8% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,872

Rank in Moldova

#13

Coordinates

48.17°N, 27.30°E

~209 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

174 km

108 miles, straight line

Cities near Edineţ

Drochia16,080 people · ~41 km away
Bălţi125,000 people · ~65 km away
Soroca27,423 people · ~73 km away
Bilicenii Vechi15,479 people · ~80 km away
Floreşti16,759 people · ~80 km away
Ungheni34,422 people · ~113 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Edineţ?

Edineţ has a population of 22,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Edineţ in?

Edineţ is located in Raionul Edineţ, Moldova.

Is Edineţ the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 174 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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