Brad Population 2026

Brad has a population of 15,988, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,988

Rank in Romania

#115

Coordinates

46.13°N, 22.78°E

~272 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

321 km

199 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
Vulcan	19,772	#100

Cities near Brad

Deva67,802 people · ~29 km away
Hunedoara69,136 people · ~44 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~46 km away
Cugir24,734 people · ~56 km away
Alba Iulia64,227 people · ~62 km away
Sebeş27,246 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Brad?

Brad has a population of 15,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Brad in?

Brad is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Brad the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 321 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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