Timişoara Population 2026
Timişoara has a population of 250,849, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Timiș County. Roughly 1.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
250,849
Rank in Romania
#6
Coordinates
45.75°N, 21.23°E
~96 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
410 km
255 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Timiș County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Lugoj | 43,243 | #46 |
Cities near Timişoara
FAQ
What is the population of Timişoara?
Timişoara has a population of 250,849 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Timişoara in?
Timişoara is located in Timiș County, Romania.
Is Timişoara the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 410 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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