Satu Mare Population 2026
Satu Mare has a population of 112,490, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Satu Mare County. Roughly 0.6% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,490
Rank in Romania
#17
Coordinates
47.80°N, 22.86°E
~124 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
450 km
279 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Satu Mare County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Carei | 20,775 | #87 |
Cities near Satu Mare
- Carei20,775 people · ~32 km away
- Baia Mare108,759 people · ~55 km away
- Şimleu Silvaniei15,721 people · ~63 km away
- Baia Sprie16,746 people · ~64 km away
- Zalău52,359 people · ~68 km away
- Sighetu Marmaţiei40,653 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Satu Mare?
Satu Mare has a population of 112,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Satu Mare in?
Satu Mare is located in Satu Mare County, Romania.
Is Satu Mare the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 450 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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