Focșani Population 2026

Focșani has a population of 66,648, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Vrancea. Roughly 0.4% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,648

Rank in Romania

#33

Coordinates

45.70°N, 27.18°E

~54 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vrancea

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Adjud	15,178	#124

Cities near Focșani

Tecuci41,154 people · ~26 km away
Râmnicu Sărat38,526 people · ~37 km away
Adjud15,178 people · ~44 km away
Buzău103,481 people · ~67 km away
Bârlad67,818 people · ~70 km away
Galaţi217,851 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Focșani?

Focșani has a population of 66,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Focșani in?

Focșani is located in Vrancea, Romania.

Is Focșani the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 164 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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