Deva Population 2026

Deva has a population of 67,802, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Hunedoara County. Roughly 0.4% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,802

Rank in Romania

#31

Coordinates

45.88°N, 22.90°E

~196 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest

Distance to capital (Bucharest)

299 km

186 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunedoara County

City	Population	Rank in Romania
Hunedoara	69,136	#28
Petroşani	44,187	#43
Lupeni	30,488	#64
Petrila	25,234	#78
Orăştie	20,763	#88
Vulcan	19,772	#100
Brad	15,988	#115

Cities near Deva

Hunedoara69,136 people · ~15 km away
Orăştie20,763 people · ~24 km away
Brad15,988 people · ~29 km away
Cugir24,734 people · ~37 km away
Sebeş27,246 people · ~53 km away
Alba Iulia64,227 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Deva?

Deva has a population of 67,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Romania.

What region is Deva in?

Deva is located in Hunedoara County, Romania.

Is Deva the capital of Romania?

No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 299 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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