Tiraspol Population 2026
Tiraspol has a population of 157,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Transnistria. Roughly 5.3% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
157,000
Rank in Moldova
#2
Coordinates
46.84°N, 29.63°E
~30 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau
Distance to capital (Chisinau)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Transnistria
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FAQ
What is the population of Tiraspol?
Tiraspol has a population of 157,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Moldova.
What region is Tiraspol in?
Tiraspol is located in Transnistria, Moldova.
Is Tiraspol the capital of Moldova?
No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 61 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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