Caracal Population 2026
Caracal has a population of 33,761, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Olt. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,761
Rank in Romania
#58
Coordinates
44.12°N, 24.35°E
~105 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Olt
Cities near Caracal
- Balş20,626 people · ~33 km away
- Slatina63,487 people · ~35 km away
- Corabia20,047 people · ~40 km away
- Craiova234,140 people · ~49 km away
- Roșiorii de Vede27,416 people · ~51 km away
- Turnu Măgurele28,783 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caracal?
Caracal has a population of 33,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Caracal in?
Caracal is located in Olt, Romania.
Is Caracal the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 144 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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