Slatina Population 2026

Slatina has a population of 63,487, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Olt. Roughly 0.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,487

Rank in Romania

#36

Coordinates

44.43°N, 24.37°E

~165 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

138 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Olt

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Caracal	33,761	#58
Balş	20,626	#91
Corabia	20,047	#97

Cities near Slatina

Balş20,626 people · ~23 km away
Drăgăşani20,630 people · ~25 km away
Caracal33,761 people · ~35 km away
Craiova234,140 people · ~47 km away
Roșiorii de Vede27,416 people · ~60 km away
Piteşti141,275 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Slatina?

Slatina has a population of 63,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Slatina in?

Slatina is located in Olt, Romania.

Is Slatina the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 138 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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