Braşov Population 2026

Braşov has a population of 253,200, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Brașov County. Roughly 1.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

253,200

Rank in Romania

Coordinates

45.65°N, 25.61°E

~573 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

141 km

88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brașov County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Făgăraș	30,714	#63
Săcele	29,918	#66
Zărnești	24,926	#79
Codlea	20,534	#93
Râşnov	15,253	#122

Cities near Braşov

Săcele29,918 people · ~9 km away
Codlea20,534 people · ~13 km away
Râşnov15,253 people · ~14 km away
Zărnești24,926 people · ~24 km away
Sfântu Gheorghe50,080 people · ~28 km away
Breaza17,949 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Braşov?

Braşov has a population of 253,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Braşov in?

Braşov is located in Brașov County, Romania.

Is Braşov the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 141 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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