Râmnicu Vâlcea Population 2026

Râmnicu Vâlcea has a population of 93,151, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Vâlcea County. Roughly 0.5% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,151

Rank in Romania

#21

Coordinates

45.10°N, 24.37°E

~237 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

156 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vâlcea County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Drăgăşani	20,630	#90

Cities near Râmnicu Vâlcea

Curtea de Argeş32,178 people · ~24 km away
Mioveni29,062 people · ~48 km away
Piteşti141,275 people · ~48 km away
Drăgăşani20,630 people · ~51 km away
Cisnădie15,042 people · ~71 km away
Slatina63,487 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Râmnicu Vâlcea has a population of 93,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Râmnicu Vâlcea in?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is located in Vâlcea County, Romania.

Is Râmnicu Vâlcea the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 156 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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