Săcele Population 2026

Săcele has a population of 29,918, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Brașov County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,918

Rank in Romania

#66

Coordinates

45.62°N, 25.71°E

~652 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

135 km

84 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brașov County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Braşov	253,200	#5
Făgăraș	30,714	#63
Zărnești	24,926	#79
Codlea	20,534	#93
Râşnov	15,253	#122

Cities near Săcele

Braşov253,200 people · ~9 km away
Râşnov15,253 people · ~21 km away
Codlea20,534 people · ~22 km away
Sfântu Gheorghe50,080 people · ~28 km away
Zărnești24,926 people · ~31 km away
Breaza17,949 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Săcele?

Săcele has a population of 29,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Săcele in?

Săcele is located in Brașov County, Romania.

Is Săcele the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 135 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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