Podu Turcului: population and statistics
Podu Turcului has a population of 4,499 (2026) across 89.3 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 894 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,499 residents
- 89.3 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Podu Turcului ranks No. 43 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 196 ‰ in Podu Turcului, compared with an average of 135 ‰ in Bacău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.11 ‰ in Podu Turcului, compared with an average of 1.61 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Podu Turcului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Podu Turcului in numbers
Where is Podu Turcului?
Population of Podu Turcului over time
Podu Turcului had 5,129 residents in 2016 and 4,499 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,835 |
| 2022 | 4,727 |
| 2023 | 4,651 |
| 2024 | 4,595 |
| 2025 | 4,541 |
| 2026 | 4,499 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,510 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Boghești, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârlad (64,938 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Podu Turcului
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 | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.82 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,289 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,197 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 792 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.25 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 605 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 200 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 655 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.8 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.67 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,118 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.8 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 852 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.18 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,044 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.11 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 155 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 175 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Podu Turcului | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 196 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podu Turcului
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 trade89 · 29.5%
- Transport and storage41 · 13.6%
- Construction33 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing19 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services15 · 5.0%
- Other service activities15 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 21.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings27 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering22 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 3.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podu Turcului?
Podu Turcului has 4,499 residents (2026), ranking 894 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podu Turcului?
Podu Turcului covers 89.3 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Podu Turcului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podu Turcului went from 5,129 to 4,499, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Podu Turcului?
Podu Turcului is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.198, longitude 27.446.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podu Turcului?
In Podu Turcului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 196 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podu Turcului?
In Podu Turcului, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.11 ‰ (2024), ranking 155 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Podu Turcului?
The nearest to Podu Turcului are Boghești (5.0 km), Ivești (7.4 km), Glăvănești (7.5 km), Pogonești (8.4 km), Tănăsoaia (9.7 km).