Hînceşti Population 2026

Hînceşti has a population of 16,900, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Hînceşti. Roughly 0.6% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,900

Rank in Moldova

#17

Coordinates

46.83°N, 28.59°E

~127 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

28 km

17 miles, straight line

Cities near Hînceşti

Codru15,934 people · ~24 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~25 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~28 km away
Strășeni19,225 people · ~35 km away
Comrat22,911 people · ~60 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hînceşti?

Hînceşti has a population of 16,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Hînceşti in?

Hînceşti is located in Hînceşti, Moldova.

Is Hînceşti the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 28 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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