Brăila Population 2026

Brăila has a population of 154,686, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Brăila County. Roughly 0.8% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

154,686

Rank in Romania

#13

Coordinates

45.27°N, 27.97°E

~22 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

174 km

108 miles, straight line

Cities near Brăila

Galaţi217,851 people · ~19 km away
Tulcea65,624 people · ~66 km away
Râmnicu Sărat38,526 people · ~73 km away
Tecuci41,154 people · ~77 km away
Focșani66,648 people · ~78 km away
Buzău103,481 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Brăila?

Brăila has a population of 154,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Brăila in?

Brăila is located in Brăila County, Romania.

Is Brăila the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 174 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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