Râşnov Population 2026

Râşnov has a population of 15,253, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Brașov County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 123× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,253

Rank in Romania

#122

Coordinates

45.58°N, 25.45°E

~641 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

138 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brașov County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Braşov	253,200	#5
Făgăraș	30,714	#63
Săcele	29,918	#66
Zărnești	24,926	#79
Codlea	20,534	#93

Cities near Râşnov

Zărnești24,926 people · ~11 km away
Codlea20,534 people · ~13 km away
Braşov253,200 people · ~14 km away
Săcele29,918 people · ~21 km away
Sfântu Gheorghe50,080 people · ~41 km away
Breaza17,949 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Râşnov?

Râşnov has a population of 15,253 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Râşnov in?

Râşnov is located in Brașov County, Romania.

Is Râşnov the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 138 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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