Slobozia Population 2026

Slobozia has a population of 15,356, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Transnistria. Roughly 0.5% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,356

Rank in Moldova

#22

Coordinates

46.73°N, 29.70°E

~24 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

71 km

44 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Transnistria

City	Population	Rank in Moldova
Tiraspol	157,000	#2
Rîbniţa	55,455	#5
Dubăsari	23,254	#11

Cities near Slobozia

Tiraspol157,000 people · ~14 km away
Bender110,175 people · ~21 km away
Căuşeni21,690 people · ~25 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~71 km away
Dubăsari23,254 people · ~72 km away
Codru15,934 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Slobozia?

Slobozia has a population of 15,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Slobozia in?

Slobozia is located in Transnistria, Moldova.

Is Slobozia the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 71 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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