Ungheni Population 2026
Ungheni has a population of 34,422, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Ungheni. Roughly 1.2% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,422
Rank in Moldova
#7
Coordinates
47.21°N, 27.80°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau
Distance to capital (Chisinau)
83 km
52 miles, straight line
Cities near Ungheni
FAQ
What is the population of Ungheni?
Ungheni has a population of 34,422 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Moldova.
What region is Ungheni in?
Ungheni is located in Ungheni, Moldova.
Is Ungheni the capital of Moldova?
No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 83 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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