Oradea Population 2026

Oradea has a population of 183,105, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Bihor County. Roughly 1.0% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

183,105

Rank in Romania

#10

Coordinates

47.05°N, 21.92°E

~126 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

436 km

271 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bihor County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Salonta	17,561	#108

Cities near Oradea

Salonta17,561 people · ~34 km away
Şimleu Silvaniei15,721 people · ~70 km away
Carei20,775 people · ~82 km away
Zalău52,359 people · ~87 km away
Arad169,065 people · ~106 km away
Satu Mare112,490 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oradea?

Oradea has a population of 183,105 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Oradea in?

Oradea is located in Bihor County, Romania.

Is Oradea the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 436 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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