Hunedoara Population 2026

Hunedoara has a population of 69,136, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.4% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,136

Rank in Romania

#28

Coordinates

45.75°N, 22.90°E

~236 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

291 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunedoara County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Deva	67,802	#31
Petroşani	44,187	#43
Lupeni	30,488	#64
Petrila	25,234	#78
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Vulcan	19,772	#100
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Hunedoara

Deva67,802 people · ~15 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~25 km away
Cugir24,734 people · ~38 km away
Brad15,988 people · ~44 km away
Vulcan19,772 people · ~50 km away
Lupeni30,488 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hunedoara?

Hunedoara has a population of 69,136 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Hunedoara in?

Hunedoara is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Hunedoara the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 291 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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