Sighetu Marmaţiei Population 2026
Sighetu Marmaţiei has a population of 40,653, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Maramureş. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,653
Rank in Romania
#50
Coordinates
47.93°N, 23.89°E
~270 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
425 km
264 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maramureş
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Baia Mare | 108,759 | #18 |
| Borşa | 26,966 | #76 |
| Baia Sprie | 16,746 | #111 |
| Vişeu de Sus | 15,349 | #119 |
Cities near Sighetu Marmaţiei
- Baia Sprie16,746 people · ~33 km away
- Baia Mare108,759 people · ~39 km away
- Vişeu de Sus15,349 people · ~48 km away
- Borşa26,966 people · ~66 km away
- Satu Mare112,490 people · ~78 km away
- Dej38,033 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sighetu Marmaţiei?
Sighetu Marmaţiei has a population of 40,653 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Sighetu Marmaţiei in?
Sighetu Marmaţiei is located in Maramureş, Romania.
Is Sighetu Marmaţiei the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 425 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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