Salonta Population 2026

Salonta has a population of 17,561, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Bihor County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

BucharestSalonta
Location of Salonta (capital Bucharest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
17,561
Rank in Romania
#108
Coordinates
46.80°N, 21.65°E
~92 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
435 km
270 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bihor County

CityPopulationRank in Romania
Oradea183,105#10

Cities near Salonta

  • Oradea183,105 people · ~34 km away
  • Arad169,065 people · ~73 km away
  • Şimleu Silvaniei15,721 people · ~100 km away
  • Brad15,988 people · ~114 km away
  • Zalău52,359 people · ~115 km away
  • Carei20,775 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Salonta?
Salonta has a population of 17,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Salonta in?
Salonta is located in Bihor County, Romania.
Is Salonta the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 435 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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