Olteniţa Population 2026
Olteniţa has a population of 22,624, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Călărași County. Roughly 0.1% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,624
Rank in Romania
#85
Coordinates
44.08°N, 26.63°E
~14 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Cities near Olteniţa
- Popeşti-Leordeni15,279 people · ~50 km away
- Pantelimon16,206 people · ~53 km away
- Bucharest1,877,155 people · ~57 km away
- Giurgiu54,551 people · ~58 km away
- Voluntari30,323 people · ~58 km away
- Urziceni16,770 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Olteniţa?
Olteniţa has a population of 22,624 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Olteniţa in?
Olteniţa is located in Călărași County, Romania.
Is Olteniţa the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 57 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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