Miercurea-Ciuc Population 2026
Miercurea-Ciuc has a population of 34,484, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Harghita County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,484
Rank in Romania
#57
Coordinates
46.35°N, 25.80°E
~653 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Harghita County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Odorheiu Secuiesc | 36,532 | #55 |
| Gheorgheni | 19,777 | #99 |
Cities near Miercurea-Ciuc
- Odorheiu Secuiesc36,532 people · ~39 km away
- Gheorgheni19,777 people · ~44 km away
- Târgu Secuiesc20,067 people · ~47 km away
- Comăneşti23,729 people · ~49 km away
- Sfântu Gheorghe50,080 people · ~54 km away
- Moineşti23,981 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Miercurea-Ciuc?
Miercurea-Ciuc has a population of 34,484 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Miercurea-Ciuc in?
Miercurea-Ciuc is located in Harghita County, Romania.
Is Miercurea-Ciuc the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 215 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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