Constanţa Population 2026

Constanţa has a population of 317,832, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Constanța County. Roughly 1.7% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

317,832

Rank in Romania

Coordinates

44.18°N, 28.63°E

~40 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

203 km

126 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Constanța County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Medgidia	43,315	#45
Mangalia	39,619	#52
Năvodari	33,106	#59
Cernavodă	18,502	#105

Cities near Constanţa

Năvodari33,106 people · ~15 km away
Medgidia43,315 people · ~29 km away
Mangalia39,619 people · ~41 km away
Cernavodă18,502 people · ~51 km away
Feteşti32,866 people · ~68 km away
Slobozia41,550 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Constanţa?

Constanţa has a population of 317,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Constanţa in?

Constanţa is located in Constanța County, Romania.

Is Constanţa the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 203 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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