Sfântu Gheorghe Population 2026

Sfântu Gheorghe has a population of 50,080, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Covasna County. Roughly 0.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,080

Rank in Romania

#41

Coordinates

45.87°N, 25.78°E

~552 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

161 km

100 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Covasna County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Târgu Secuiesc	20,067	#96

Cities near Sfântu Gheorghe

Braşov253,200 people · ~28 km away
Săcele29,918 people · ~28 km away
Târgu Secuiesc20,067 people · ~31 km away
Codlea20,534 people · ~32 km away
Râşnov15,253 people · ~41 km away
Zărnești24,926 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sfântu Gheorghe?

Sfântu Gheorghe has a population of 50,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Sfântu Gheorghe in?

Sfântu Gheorghe is located in Covasna County, Romania.

Is Sfântu Gheorghe the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 161 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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