Băicoi Population 2026
Băicoi has a population of 19,869, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Prahova. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,869
Rank in Romania
#98
Coordinates
45.03°N, 25.85°E
~312 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
70 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Prahova
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FAQ
What is the population of Băicoi?
Băicoi has a population of 19,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Băicoi in?
Băicoi is located in Prahova, Romania.
Is Băicoi the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 70 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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