Cluj-Napoca Population 2026
Cluj-Napoca has a population of 286,598, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Cluj County. Roughly 1.5% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
286,598
Rank in Romania
#4
Coordinates
46.77°N, 23.60°E
~352 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cluj County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Turda | 43,319 | #44 |
| Dej | 38,033 | #54 |
| Câmpia Turzii | 26,457 | #77 |
| Gherla | 23,741 | #83 |
Cities near Cluj-Napoca
- Turda43,319 people · ~26 km away
- Câmpia Turzii26,457 people · ~32 km away
- Gherla23,741 people · ~38 km away
- Ocna Mureş15,316 people · ~47 km away
- Dej38,033 people · ~47 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca has a population of 286,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Cluj-Napoca in?
Cluj-Napoca is located in Cluj County, Romania.
Is Cluj-Napoca the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 325 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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