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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Romania
Odorheiu Secuiesc36,532#55
Miercurea-Ciuc34,484#57

Cities near Gheorgheni

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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