Breaza Population 2026

Breaza has a population of 17,949, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Prahova. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,949

Rank in Romania

#107

Coordinates

45.18°N, 25.67°E

~548 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

90 km

56 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Prahova

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Ploieşti	180,540	#11
Câmpina	41,554	#47
Băicoi	19,869	#98
Mizil	15,532	#118

Cities near Breaza

Câmpina41,554 people · ~8 km away
Băicoi19,869 people · ~22 km away
Moreni20,596 people · ~22 km away
Târgovişte66,965 people · ~33 km away
Ploieşti180,540 people · ~38 km away
Râşnov15,253 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Breaza?

Breaza has a population of 17,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Breaza in?

Breaza is located in Prahova, Romania.

Is Breaza the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 90 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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