Mizil Population 2026

Mizil has a population of 15,532, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Prahova. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,532

Rank in Romania

#118

Coordinates

45.02°N, 26.45°E

~124 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

70 km

43 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Prahova

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Ploieşti	180,540	#11
Câmpina	41,554	#47
Băicoi	19,869	#98
Breaza	17,949	#107

Cities near Mizil

Buzău103,481 people · ~34 km away
Ploieşti180,540 people · ~35 km away
Urziceni16,770 people · ~36 km away
Băicoi19,869 people · ~47 km away
Câmpina41,554 people · ~57 km away
Râmnicu Sărat38,526 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mizil?

Mizil has a population of 15,532 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Mizil in?

Mizil is located in Prahova, Romania.

Is Mizil the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 70 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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