Gherla Population 2026
Gherla has a population of 23,741, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Cluj County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,741
Rank in Romania
#83
Coordinates
47.03°N, 23.92°E
~250 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cluj County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca | 286,598 | #4 |
| Turda | 43,319 | #44 |
| Dej | 38,033 | #54 |
| Câmpia Turzii | 26,457 | #77 |
Cities near Gherla
- Dej38,033 people · ~14 km away
- Cluj-Napoca286,598 people · ~38 km away
- Bistriţa78,877 people · ~46 km away
- Turda43,319 people · ~53 km away
- Câmpia Turzii26,457 people · ~54 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gherla?
Gherla has a population of 23,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Gherla in?
Gherla is located in Cluj County, Romania.
Is Gherla the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 335 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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