Strășeni Population 2026

Strășeni has a population of 19,225, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Strășeni. Roughly 0.6% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,225

Rank in Moldova

#16

Coordinates

47.14°N, 28.61°E

~107 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

24 km

15 miles, straight line

Cities near Strășeni

Durleşti26,308 people · ~18 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~24 km away
Codru15,934 people · ~24 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~32 km away
Hînceşti16,900 people · ~35 km away
Dubăsari23,254 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Strășeni?

Strășeni has a population of 19,225 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Strășeni in?

Strășeni is located in Strășeni, Moldova.

Is Strășeni the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 24 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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