Carei Population 2026
Carei has a population of 20,775, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Satu Mare County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,775
Rank in Romania
#87
Coordinates
47.68°N, 22.47°E
~139 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
458 km
284 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Satu Mare County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Satu Mare | 112,490 | #17 |
Cities near Carei
- Satu Mare112,490 people · ~32 km away
- Şimleu Silvaniei15,721 people · ~56 km away
- Zalău52,359 people · ~69 km away
- Oradea183,105 people · ~82 km away
- Baia Mare108,759 people · ~83 km away
- Baia Sprie16,746 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carei?
Carei has a population of 20,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Carei in?
Carei is located in Satu Mare County, Romania.
Is Carei the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 458 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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