Piteşti Population 2026
Piteşti has a population of 141,275, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Arges. Roughly 0.8% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
141,275
Rank in Romania
#14
Coordinates
44.85°N, 24.87°E
~307 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arges
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Curtea de Argeş | 32,178 | #61 |
| Mioveni | 29,062 | #69 |
Cities near Piteşti
- Mioveni29,062 people · ~13 km away
- Curtea de Argeş32,178 people · ~35 km away
- Găeşti15,037 people · ~38 km away
- Târgovişte66,965 people · ~47 km away
- Râmnicu Vâlcea93,151 people · ~48 km away
- Drăgăşani20,630 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piteşti?
Piteşti has a population of 141,275 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Piteşti in?
Piteşti is located in Arges, Romania.
Is Piteşti the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 109 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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