Băileşti Population 2026

Băileşti has a population of 19,599, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Dolj. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,599

Rank in Romania

#102

Coordinates

44.02°N, 23.35°E

~55 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

224 km

139 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dolj

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Craiova	234,140	#7
Filiaşi	18,995	#103
Calafat	18,643	#104

Cities near Băileşti

Calafat18,643 people · ~33 km away
Craiova234,140 people · ~49 km away
Filiaşi18,995 people · ~61 km away
Balş20,626 people · ~70 km away
Caracal33,761 people · ~81 km away
Drobeta-Turnu Severin79,865 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Băileşti?

Băileşti has a population of 19,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Băileşti in?

Băileşti is located in Dolj, Romania.

Is Băileşti the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 224 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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