Romania is divided into 41 counties, called județe in Romanian. Each county is further divided into municipalities, towns, and communes. The counties have their own local governments, which are responsible for a variety of regional services, such as healthcare, education, transportation, and economic development.
Romania is a Southeastern European country bordered by Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova, and the Black Sea. The country is divided into 41 counties and 1 municipality with special status for administrative governance. Bucharest is the national capital and also the largest city in Romania.
The country includes the Carpathian Mountains, Danube River plains, forests, plateaus, coastal areas, and historic regions spread across Eastern Europe. Different counties are known for agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, mining, energy production, and cultural heritage.
Key Facts
- National capital: Bucharest
- Total population: 19,000,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 238,397 km² (92,046 sq miles)
- Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
- Bordering countries: Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova
- Total Counties and Capital Municipality: 42
- Total Cities and Municipalities: 300+
List of Counties and Capitals of Romania
Total administrative divisions shown: 42 | Combined population: 19,000,000 | Combined area: 238,397 km²
| # | County / Municipality | Capital City | Historic Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alba | Alba Iulia | Transylvania | 6,242 | 325,000 |
| 2 | Arad | Arad | Crișana | 7,754 | 410,000 |
| 3 | Argeș | Pitești | Muntenia | 6,862 | 590,000 |
| 4 | Bacău | Bacău | Moldavia | 6,621 | 600,000 |
| 5 | Bihor | Oradea | Crișana | 7,544 | 560,000 |
| 6 | Bistrița-Năsăud | Bistrița | Transylvania | 5,355 | 285,000 |
| 7 | Botoșani | Botoșani | Moldavia | 4,986 | 390,000 |
| 8 | Brașov | Brașov | Transylvania | 5,363 | 550,000 |
| 9 | Brăila | Brăila | Muntenia | 4,766 | 300,000 |
| 10 | Bucharest Municipality | Bucharest | Capital Region | 238 | 2,100,000 |
| 11 | Buzău | Buzău | Muntenia | 6,103 | 430,000 |
| 12 | Călărași | Călărași | Muntenia | 5,088 | 290,000 |
| 13 | Caraș-Severin | Reșița | Banat | 8,514 | 290,000 |
| 14 | Cluj | Cluj-Napoca | Transylvania | 6,674 | 730,000 |
| 15 | Constanța | Constanța | Dobruja | 7,071 | 650,000 |
| 16 | Covasna | Sfântu Gheorghe | Transylvania | 3,710 | 210,000 |
| 17 | Dâmbovița | Târgoviște | Muntenia | 4,054 | 500,000 |
| 18 | Dolj | Craiova | Oltenia | 7,414 | 620,000 |
| 19 | Galați | Galați | Moldavia | 4,466 | 500,000 |
| 20 | Giurgiu | Giurgiu | Muntenia | 3,526 | 260,000 |
| 21 | Gorj | Târgu Jiu | Oltenia | 5,602 | 320,000 |
| 22 | Harghita | Miercurea Ciuc | Transylvania | 6,639 | 300,000 |
| 23 | Hunedoara | Deva | Transylvania | 7,063 | 400,000 |
| 24 | Ialomița | Slobozia | Muntenia | 4,453 | 250,000 |
| 25 | Iași | Iași | Moldavia | 5,476 | 950,000 |
| 26 | Ilfov | Bucharest | Muntenia | 1,583 | 560,000 |
| 27 | Maramureș | Baia Mare | Maramureș | 6,304 | 470,000 |
| 28 | Mehedinți | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Oltenia | 4,933 | 260,000 |
| 29 | Mureș | Târgu Mureș | Transylvania | 6,714 | 540,000 |
| 30 | Neamț | Piatra Neamț | Moldavia | 5,896 | 450,000 |
| 31 | Olt | Slatina | Oltenia | 5,498 | 400,000 |
| 32 | Prahova | Ploiești | Muntenia | 4,716 | 760,000 |
| 33 | Sălaj | Zalău | Transylvania | 3,864 | 210,000 |
| 34 | Satu Mare | Satu Mare | Crișana | 4,418 | 330,000 |
| 35 | Sibiu | Sibiu | Transylvania | 5,432 | 420,000 |
| 36 | Suceava | Suceava | Moldavia | 8,553 | 760,000 |
| 37 | Teleorman | Alexandria | Muntenia | 5,790 | 330,000 |
| 38 | Timiș | Timișoara | Banat | 8,697 | 760,000 |
| 39 | Tulcea | Tulcea | Dobruja | 8,499 | 240,000 |
| 40 | Vâlcea | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Oltenia | 5,765 | 370,000 |
| 41 | Vaslui | Vaslui | Moldavia | 5,318 | 380,000 |
| 42 | Vrancea | Focșani | Moldavia | 4,857 | 340,000 |
Largest Counties by Area
- Timiș - 3,358 sq mi (8,697 km²)
- Suceava - 3,302 sq mi (8,553 km²)
- Caraș-Severin - 3,287 sq mi (8,514 km²)
- Tulcea - 3,281 sq mi (8,499 km²)
- Arad - 2,994 sq mi (7,754 km²)
- Bihor - 2,913 sq mi (7,544 km²)
- Dolj - 2,862 sq mi (7,414 km²)
- Constanța - 2,730 sq mi (7,071 km²)
Most Populous Counties
- Bucharest Municipality - Population: 2,100,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Iași - Population: 950,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Prahova - Population: 760,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Suceava - Population: 760,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Timiș - Population: 760,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Cluj - Population: 730,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Constanța - Population: 650,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Dolj - Population: 620,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Counties by Area
- Bucharest Municipality - 92 sq mi (238 km²)
- Ilfov - 611 sq mi (1,583 km²)
- Giurgiu - 1,361 sq mi (3,526 km²)
- Covasna - 1,432 sq mi (3,710 km²)
- Sălaj - 1,492 sq mi (3,864 km²)
- Dâmbovița - 1,565 sq mi (4,054 km²)
Counties by Historic Region
- Banat: Caraș-Severin, Timiș
- Capital Region: Bucharest Municipality
- Crișana: Arad, Bihor, Satu Mare
- Dobruja: Constanța, Tulcea
- Maramureș: Maramureș
- Moldavia: Bacău, Botoșani, Galați, Iași, Neamț, Suceava, Vaslui, Vrancea
- Muntenia: Argeș, Brăila, Buzău, Călărași, Dâmbovița, Giurgiu, Ialomița, Ilfov, Prahova, Teleorman
- Oltenia: Dolj, Gorj, Mehedinți, Olt, Vâlcea
- Transylvania: Alba, Bistrița-Năsăud, Brașov, Cluj, Covasna, Harghita, Hunedoara, Mureș, Sălaj, Sibiu
Counties with Black Sea Coastline
- Constanța
- Tulcea
Counties Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Hungary: Arad, Bihor, Satu Mare, Timiș
- Serbia: Caraș-Severin, Mehedinți, Timiș
- Bulgaria: Călărași, Constanța, Dolj, Giurgiu, Mehedinți, Olt, Teleorman
- Ukraine: Botoșani, Maramureș, Suceava, Tulcea
- Moldova: Botoșani, Galați, Iași, Vaslui
Major Economic Activities by County
| County | Main Economic Activity | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Municipality | Finance and services | National capital and largest economy |
| Constanța | Shipping and tourism | Black Sea ports and beaches |
| Cluj | Technology and education | IT sector and universities |
| Prahova | Energy and industry | Oil refining and manufacturing |
| Timiș | Manufacturing and trade | Western industrial development |
| Suceava | Tourism and forestry | Bukovina monasteries and forests |
Sources
- National Institute of Statistics Romania
- World Bank - Romania Data
- CIA World Factbook - Romania
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Romania
- Government of Romania
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