Dej Population 2026
Dej has a population of 38,033, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Cluj County. Roughly 0.2% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,033
Rank in Romania
#54
Coordinates
47.15°N, 23.87°E
~231 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
348 km
216 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cluj County
| City | Population | Rank in Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca | 286,598 | #4 |
| Turda | 43,319 | #44 |
| Câmpia Turzii | 26,457 | #77 |
| Gherla | 23,741 | #83 |
Cities near Dej
- Gherla23,741 people · ~14 km away
- Cluj-Napoca286,598 people · ~47 km away
- Bistriţa78,877 people · ~48 km away
- Baia Sprie16,746 people · ~58 km away
- Baia Mare108,759 people · ~61 km away
- Zalău52,359 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dej?
Dej has a population of 38,033 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Dej in?
Dej is located in Cluj County, Romania.
Is Dej the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 348 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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