Gheorgheni Population 2026
Gheorgheni has a population of 19,777, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Harghita County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,777
Rank in Romania
#99
Coordinates
46.72°N, 25.60°E
~816 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Harghita County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Odorheiu Secuiesc | 36,532 | #55 |
| Miercurea-Ciuc | 34,484 | #57 |
Cities near Gheorgheni
- Miercurea-Ciuc34,484 people · ~44 km away
- Odorheiu Secuiesc36,532 people · ~52 km away
- Piatra Neamţ102,688 people · ~60 km away
- Vatra Dornei16,054 people · ~72 km away
- Comăneşti23,729 people · ~72 km away
- Moineşti23,981 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gheorgheni?
Gheorgheni has a population of 19,777 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Gheorgheni in?
Gheorgheni is located in Harghita County, Romania.
Is Gheorgheni the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 258 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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