Vulcan Population 2026

Vulcan has a population of 19,772, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,772

Rank in Romania

#100

Coordinates

45.38°N, 23.27°E

~757 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

247 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunedoara County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Hunedoara	69,136	#28
Deva	67,802	#31
Petroşani	44,187	#43
Lupeni	30,488	#64
Petrila	25,234	#78
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Vulcan

Lupeni30,488 people · ~3 km away
Petroşani44,187 people · ~9 km away
Petrila25,234 people · ~14 km away
Târgu Jiu73,545 people · ~37 km away
Hunedoara69,136 people · ~50 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vulcan?

Vulcan has a population of 19,772 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Vulcan in?

Vulcan is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Vulcan the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 247 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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