Zărnești Population 2026

Zărnești has a population of 24,926, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Brașov County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,926

Rank in Romania

#79

Coordinates

45.56°N, 25.32°E

~716 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

140 km

87 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brașov County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Braşov	253,200	#5
Făgăraș	30,714	#63
Săcele	29,918	#66
Codlea	20,534	#93
Râşnov	15,253	#122

Cities near Zărnești

Râşnov15,253 people · ~11 km away
Codlea20,534 people · ~19 km away
Braşov253,200 people · ~24 km away
Săcele29,918 people · ~31 km away
Făgăraș30,714 people · ~42 km away
Sfântu Gheorghe50,080 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zărnești?

Zărnești has a population of 24,926 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Zărnești in?

Zărnești is located in Brașov County, Romania.

Is Zărnești the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 140 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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