Balş Population 2026

Balş has a population of 20,626, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Olt. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,626

Rank in Romania

#91

Coordinates

44.35°N, 24.10°E

~133 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

160 km

99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Olt

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Slatina	63,487	#36
Caracal	33,761	#58
Corabia	20,047	#97

Cities near Balş

Slatina63,487 people · ~23 km away
Craiova234,140 people · ~24 km away
Caracal33,761 people · ~33 km away
Drăgăşani20,630 people · ~36 km away
Filiaşi18,995 people · ~51 km away
Băileşti19,599 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balş?

Balş has a population of 20,626 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Balş in?

Balş is located in Olt, Romania.

Is Balş the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 160 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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