Arad Population 2026

Arad has a population of 169,065, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Arad County. Roughly 0.9% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Arad (capital Bucharest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

169,065

Rank in Romania

#12

Coordinates

46.18°N, 21.32°E

~109 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

422 km

262 miles, straight line

Cities near Arad

Timişoara250,849 people · ~48 km away
Lugoj43,243 people · ~71 km away
Salonta17,561 people · ~73 km away
Bocşa16,349 people · ~95 km away
Oradea183,105 people · ~106 km away
Reşiţa81,228 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arad?

Arad has a population of 169,065 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Arad in?

Arad is located in Arad County, Romania.

Is Arad the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 422 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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