Tulcea Population 2026

Tulcea has a population of 65,624, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Tulcea County. Roughly 0.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,624

Rank in Romania

#34

Coordinates

45.18°N, 28.81°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Cities near Tulcea

Galaţi217,851 people · ~66 km away
Brăila154,686 people · ~66 km away
Năvodari33,106 people · ~97 km away
Medgidia43,315 people · ~111 km away
Cernavodă18,502 people · ~111 km away
Constanţa317,832 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tulcea?

Tulcea has a population of 65,624 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Tulcea in?

Tulcea is located in Tulcea County, Romania.

Is Tulcea the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 229 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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