Sighișoara Population 2026
Sighișoara has a population of 34,537, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Mureș County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,537
Rank in Romania
#56
Coordinates
46.22°N, 24.79°E
~350 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mureș County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Târgu Mureş | 212,752 | #9 |
| Târnăveni | 28,634 | #71 |
| Luduş | 17,165 | #109 |
Cities near Sighișoara
- Mediaş53,040 people · ~35 km away
- Odorheiu Secuiesc36,532 people · ~40 km away
- Târgu Mureş212,752 people · ~40 km away
- Târnăveni28,634 people · ~40 km away
- Făgăraș30,714 people · ~43 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sighișoara?
Sighișoara has a population of 34,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Sighișoara in?
Sighișoara is located in Mureș County, Romania.
Is Sighișoara the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 224 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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