Where is Braila in Romania? Location Map, Top Attractions & Facts

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Brăila is a city in eastern Romania, located in Brăila County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Danube River and is situated east of Buzău, southeast of Focșani, and northeast of Bucharest.

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Where is Brăila Located?

Brăila is a city in eastern Romania, located in Brăila County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Danube River and is situated east of Buzău, southeast of Focșani, and northeast of Bucharest.

The city covers an area of approximately 77.9 sq km (30.1 sq mi) and had a population of 154,686 according to the 2021 census.

Brăila is known for its river port and cultural heritage, Brăila Old Town, Maria Filotti Theatre, Danube Promenade, Public Garden, Greek Church, and Brăila Museum.

Braila, Romania Facts

Category	Details
City Name	Brăila
Country	Romania
County	Brăila County
Region	Muntenia (Eastern Romania)
Established	First mentioned in 1368
Population	Approx. 154,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area	77.91 sq km (30.08 sq mi)
Population Density	About 1,975 people per sq km
Coordinates	45.2692° N, 27.9575° E
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal Codes	810xxx
Area Code	+40 239
Major Waterways	Danube River
Transportation	Major port on the Danube; road and rail connections
Famous For	River port, trade history, and multicultural heritage
Top Attractions	Brăila Old Town, Maria Filotti Theatre, Public Garden, Danube Promenade
Official Website	https://www.primariabraila.ro

Distance from Brăila to Major Cities in Romania

Brăila to Galați – 20 km (12 miles)
Brăila to Buzău – 100 km (62 miles)
Brăila to Focșani – 80 km (50 miles)
Brăila to Constanța – 150 km (93 miles)
Brăila to Bucharest – 200 km (124 miles)
Brăila to Ploiești – 180 km (112 miles)
Brăila to Brașov – 230 km (143 miles)
Brăila to Sibiu – 300 km (186 miles)
Brăila to Iași – 230 km (143 miles)
Brăila to Bacău – 160 km (99 miles)
Brăila to Piatra Neamț – 200 km (124 miles)
Brăila to Suceava – 260 km (162 miles)
Brăila to Cluj-Napoca – 420 km (261 miles)
Brăila to Târgu Mureș – 380 km (236 miles)
Brăila to Alba Iulia – 400 km (249 miles)
Brăila to Craiova – 350 km (217 miles)
Brăila to Timișoara – 550 km (342 miles)
Brăila to Arad – 520 km (323 miles)
Brăila to Oradea – 500 km (311 miles)
Brăila to Deva – 450 km (280 miles)

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Where is Braila, Romania?

Brăila is a city in eastern Romania, located in Brăila County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Danube River and is situated east of Buzău, southeast of Focșani, and northeast of Bucharest.

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