Târnova (Arad County): population and statistics
Târnova has a population of 6,120 (2026) across 209.9 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 542 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,120 residents
- 209.9 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Târnova ranks No. 14 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.07 km in Târnova, compared with an average of 3.65 km in Arad County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.52 km in Târnova, compared with an average of 5.39 km in Arad County and 4.84 km nationally.
Târnova: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Târnova in numbers
Where is Târnova?
Neighbouring localities
- Pâncota9.6 km · 8,225
- Seleuș14 km · 2,843
- Șiria14 km · 9,061
- Tauț14 km · 1,405
- Covăsânț15 km · 2,642
- Șilindia15 km · 846
- Conop16 km · 2,116
- Păuliș17 km · 4,423
Localities of similar size
Population of Târnova over time
Târnova had 6,207 residents in 2016 and 6,120 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,128 |
| 2022 | 6,080 |
| 2023 | 6,077 |
| 2024 | 6,050 |
| 2025 | 6,056 |
| 2026 | 6,120 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,398 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pâncota, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ineu (9,181 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Târnova
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,660 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.29 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 813 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,654 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 332 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.1 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,047 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.61 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 289 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 526 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 438 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,476 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.07 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,687 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târnova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târnova
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade114 · 22.3%
- Construction63 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage56 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services51 · 10.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing45 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 4.7%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings50 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services39 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities23 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering22 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târnova?
Târnova has 6,120 residents (2026), ranking 542 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târnova?
Târnova covers 209.9 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Târnova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târnova went from 6,207 to 6,120, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Târnova?
Târnova is in Arad County. Latitude 46.265, longitude 21.779.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnova?
In Târnova, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.07 km (2025), ranking 1,687 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnova?
In Târnova, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.52 km (2025), ranking 2,660 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Târnova?
The nearest to Târnova are Pâncota (9.6 km), Seleuș (14 km), Șiria (14 km), Tauț (14 km), Covăsânț (15 km).