Slobozia Population 2026

Slobozia has a population of 41,550, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Ialomița County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,550

Rank in Romania

#48

Coordinates

44.56°N, 27.36°E

~24 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

101 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ialomița County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Feteşti	32,866	#60
Urziceni	16,770	#110

Cities near Slobozia

Feteşti32,866 people · ~42 km away
Cernavodă18,502 people · ~59 km away
Urziceni16,770 people · ~60 km away
Buzău103,481 people · ~77 km away
Olteniţa22,624 people · ~79 km away
Medgidia43,315 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Slobozia?

Slobozia has a population of 41,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Slobozia in?

Slobozia is located in Ialomița County, Romania.

Is Slobozia the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 101 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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