Târgu Mureş Population 2026
Târgu Mureş has a population of 212,752, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Mureș County. Roughly 1.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,752
Rank in Romania
#9
Coordinates
46.54°N, 24.56°E
~319 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mureș County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Sighișoara | 34,537 | #56 |
| Târnăveni | 28,634 | #71 |
| Luduş | 17,165 | #109 |
Cities near Târgu Mureş
- Târnăveni28,634 people · ~31 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~36 km away
- Sighișoara34,537 people · ~40 km away
- Mediaş53,040 people · ~45 km away
- Câmpia Turzii26,457 people · ~52 km away
- Ocna Mureş15,316 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Târgu Mureş?
Târgu Mureş has a population of 212,752 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Târgu Mureş in?
Târgu Mureş is located in Mureș County, Romania.
Is Târgu Mureş the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 264 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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