Botoşani Population 2026

Botoşani has a population of 90,010, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Botoșani County. Roughly 0.5% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

90,010

Rank in Romania

#22

Coordinates

47.75°N, 26.67°E

~159 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

371 km

230 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Botoșani County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Dorohoi	30,776	#62

Cities near Botoşani

Dorohoi30,776 people · ~30 km away
Suceava84,308 people · ~34 km away
Fălticeni29,576 people · ~43 km away
Paşcani45,000 people · ~56 km away
Rădăuți23,822 people · ~57 km away
Gura Humorului15,728 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Botoşani?

Botoşani has a population of 90,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Botoşani in?

Botoşani is located in Botoșani County, Romania.

Is Botoşani the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 371 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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