Mediaş Population 2026
Mediaş has a population of 53,040, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Sibiu County. Roughly 0.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,040
Rank in Romania
#39
Coordinates
46.17°N, 24.35°E
~301 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
237 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sibiu County
Cities near Mediaş
- Târnăveni28,634 people · ~19 km away
- Blaj20,371 people · ~33 km away
- Sighișoara34,537 people · ~35 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~40 km away
- Sibiu134,309 people · ~44 km away
- Târgu Mureş212,752 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mediaş?
Mediaş has a population of 53,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Mediaş in?
Mediaş is located in Sibiu County, Romania.
Is Mediaş the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 237 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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