Bistriţa Population 2026
Bistriţa has a population of 78,877, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Roughly 0.4% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,877
Rank in Romania
#26
Coordinates
47.13°N, 24.50°E
~362 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Cities near Bistriţa
- Gherla23,741 people · ~46 km away
- Dej38,033 people · ~48 km away
- Borşa26,966 people · ~59 km away
- Vişeu de Sus15,349 people · ~64 km away
- Târgu Mureş212,752 people · ~66 km away
- Vatra Dornei16,054 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bistriţa?
Bistriţa has a population of 78,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Bistriţa in?
Bistriţa is located in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania.
Is Bistriţa the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 325 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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