Giurgiu Population 2026
Giurgiu has a population of 54,551, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Giurgiu County. Roughly 0.3% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,551
Rank in Romania
#38
Coordinates
43.89°N, 25.96°E
~27 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
62 km
39 miles, straight line
Cities near Giurgiu
- Alexandria40,390 people · ~52 km away
- Zimnicea15,228 people · ~54 km away
- Popeşti-Leordeni15,279 people · ~58 km away
- Olteniţa22,624 people · ~58 km away
- Bucharest1,877,155 people · ~62 km away
- Pantelimon16,206 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Giurgiu?
Giurgiu has a population of 54,551 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Giurgiu in?
Giurgiu is located in Giurgiu County, Romania.
Is Giurgiu the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 62 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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