Reşiţa Population 2026
Reşiţa has a population of 81,228, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Caraș-Severin County. Roughly 0.4% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,228
Rank in Romania
#24
Coordinates
45.30°N, 21.89°E
~301 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
346 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caraș-Severin County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Caransebeş | 27,521 | #73 |
| Bocşa | 16,349 | #112 |
Cities near Reşiţa
- Bocşa16,349 people · ~16 km away
- Caransebeş27,521 people · ~29 km away
- Lugoj43,243 people · ~43 km away
- Timişoara250,849 people · ~72 km away
- Hunedoara69,136 people · ~93 km away
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin79,865 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Reşiţa?
Reşiţa has a population of 81,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Reşiţa in?
Reşiţa is located in Caraș-Severin County, Romania.
Is Reşiţa the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 346 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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