Bucharest, Bucureşti
Bucharest: Located in the southeastern part of Romania, the country's capital and largest city serves as its main political, economic, and cultural center.
About
Quick Facts about Bucharest
| Population | 1,929,000 |
| Country | Principality of Wallachia, Romanian People's Republic, Romania, Socialist Republic of Romania, United Principalities, Romania |
| State | Bucureşti (Romania) |
| County | Municipiul Bucureşti |
| Postal code | 010011–062397 |
| Plate code | B |
| Area | 226 km2 |
| Official name | București |
| Continent | Europe |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4323,26.1063 |
| Legislative body | Bucharest City Council |
| Altitude | 230 feet / 70 meters |
| Capital city | Bucharest is capital of National Legionary State, Romania, United Principalities, Principality of Wallachia, Socialist Republic of Romania, Kingdom of Romania |
| Establishment | January 01, 1459 (567 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 06:22:07 (23rd April 2026) |
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Geography
Bucharest is located at 44°25'56"N 26°6'23"E (44.4322500, 26.1062600). It has 7 neighbors: Popesti Leordeni, Pantelimon, Otopeni, Magurele, Ciorogarla, Chitila and Chiajna.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 30,000 | - | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1800 | 32,000 | 6.25% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1831 | 61,000 | 47.54% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1859 | 122,000 | 50% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1877 | 178,000 | 31.46% | census |
| 1900 | 282,000 | 36.88% | census |
| 1918 | 383,000 | 26.37% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1930 | 639,000 | 40.06% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1956 | 1,237,000 | 48.34% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1966 | 1,452,000 | 14.81% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1977 | 1,807,000 | 19.65% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1992 | 2,067,000 | 12.58% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 1998 | 2,029,000 | -1.87% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 2002 | 1,926,000 | -5.35% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
| 2005 | 1,929,000 | 0.16% | 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z |
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