Lupeni Population 2026

Lupeni has a population of 30,488, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,488

Rank in Romania

#64

Coordinates

45.36°N, 23.24°E

~634 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

248 km

154 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunedoara County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Hunedoara	69,136	#28
Deva	67,802	#31
Petroşani	44,187	#43
Petrila	25,234	#78
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Vulcan	19,772	#100
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Lupeni

Vulcan19,772 people · ~3 km away
Petroşani44,187 people · ~12 km away
Petrila25,234 people · ~17 km away
Târgu Jiu73,545 people · ~35 km away
Hunedoara69,136 people · ~51 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lupeni?

Lupeni has a population of 30,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Lupeni in?

Lupeni is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Lupeni the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 248 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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