Soroca Population 2026

Soroca has a population of 27,423, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Soroca District. Roughly 0.9% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,423

Rank in Moldova

Coordinates

48.16°N, 28.28°E

~191 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

135 km

84 miles, straight line

Cities near Soroca

Floreşti16,759 people · ~29 km away
Drochia16,080 people · ~38 km away
Bălţi125,000 people · ~51 km away
Bilicenii Vechi15,479 people · ~58 km away
Rîbniţa55,455 people · ~69 km away
Edineţ22,872 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Soroca?

Soroca has a population of 27,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Soroca in?

Soroca is located in Soroca District, Moldova.

Is Soroca the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 135 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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