Târnăveni Population 2026
Târnăveni has a population of 28,634, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Mureș County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,634
Rank in Romania
#71
Coordinates
46.33°N, 24.30°E
~284 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
254 km
158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mureș County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Târgu Mureş | 212,752 | #9 |
| Sighișoara | 34,537 | #56 |
| Luduş | 17,165 | #109 |
Cities near Târnăveni
- Mediaş53,040 people · ~19 km away
- Luduş17,165 people · ~23 km away
- Târgu Mureş212,752 people · ~31 km away
- Blaj20,371 people · ~34 km away
- Ocna Mureş15,316 people · ~35 km away
- Câmpia Turzii26,457 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Târnăveni?
Târnăveni has a population of 28,634 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Târnăveni in?
Târnăveni is located in Mureș County, Romania.
Is Târnăveni the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 254 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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