Petroşani Population 2026

Petroşani has a population of 44,187, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,187

Rank in Romania

#43

Coordinates

45.42°N, 23.37°E

~606 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

242 km

150 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunedoara County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Hunedoara	69,136	#28
Deva	67,802	#31
Lupeni	30,488	#64
Petrila	25,234	#78
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Vulcan	19,772	#100
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Petroşani

Petrila25,234 people · ~5 km away
Vulcan19,772 people · ~9 km away
Lupeni30,488 people · ~12 km away
Târgu Jiu73,545 people · ~41 km away
Cugir24,734 people · ~47 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Petroşani?

Petroşani has a population of 44,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Petroşani in?

Petroşani is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Petroşani the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 242 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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