Bacău Population 2026

Bacău has a population of 136,087, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Bacău County. Roughly 0.7% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

136,087

Rank in Romania

#15

Coordinates

46.57°N, 26.91°E

~165 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bacău County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Moineşti	23,981	#81
Comăneşti	23,729	#84
Buhuşi	18,395	#106

Cities near Bacău

Buhuşi18,395 people · ~23 km away
Moineşti23,981 people · ~34 km away
Roman67,819 people · ~39 km away
Comăneşti23,729 people · ~40 km away
Adjud15,178 people · ~56 km away
Piatra Neamţ102,688 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bacău?

Bacău has a population of 136,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Bacău in?

Bacău is located in Bacău County, Romania.

Is Bacău the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 246 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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