Petrila Population 2026

Petrila has a population of 25,234, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,234

Rank in Romania

#78

Coordinates

45.45°N, 23.42°E

~676 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

240 km

149 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
Lupeni	30,488	#64
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Vulcan	19,772	#100
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Petrila

Petroşani44,187 people · ~5 km away
Vulcan19,772 people · ~14 km away
Lupeni30,488 people · ~17 km away
Cugir24,734 people · ~43 km away
Târgu Jiu73,545 people · ~46 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Petrila?

Petrila has a population of 25,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Petrila in?

Petrila is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Petrila the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 240 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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