Buftea Population 2026
Buftea has a population of 20,691, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Ilfov. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,691
Rank in Romania
#89
Coordinates
44.56°N, 25.95°E
~107 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilfov
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntari | 30,323 | #65 |
| Pantelimon | 16,206 | #113 |
| Popeşti-Leordeni | 15,279 | #121 |
Cities near Buftea
- Bucharest1,877,155 people · ~19 km away
- Voluntari30,323 people · ~19 km away
- Pantelimon16,206 people · ~23 km away
- Popeşti-Leordeni15,279 people · ~26 km away
- Ploieşti180,540 people · ~44 km away
- Moreni20,596 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buftea?
Buftea has a population of 20,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Buftea in?
Buftea is located in Ilfov, Romania.
Is Buftea the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 19 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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