Tinca: population and statistics
Tinca has a population of 8,014 (2026) across 139.8 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 366 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,014 residents
- 139.8 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Tinca ranks No. 11 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.12 ‰ in Tinca, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Tinca, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
Tinca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Tinca in numbers
Where is Tinca?
Population of Tinca over time
Tinca had 8,367 residents in 2016 and 8,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,288 |
| 2022 | 8,260 |
| 2023 | 8,212 |
| 2024 | 8,154 |
| 2025 | 8,077 |
| 2026 | 8,014 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,573 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Husasău de Tinca, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Salonta (17,788 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Tinca
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 | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.92 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 917 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,745 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 317 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.3 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.12 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,896 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.12 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 863 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 438 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,031 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 999 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tinca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 151 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tinca
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 trade175 · 26.6%
- Transport and storage83 · 12.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical51 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing49 · 7.5%
- Construction49 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services48 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings34 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services32 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles22 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tinca?
Tinca has 8,014 residents (2026), ranking 366 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tinca?
Tinca covers 139.8 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Tinca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tinca went from 8,367 to 8,014, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Tinca?
Tinca is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.759, longitude 21.933.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tinca?
In Tinca, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.12 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,896 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Tinca?
In Tinca, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Tinca?
The nearest to Tinca are Husasău de Tinca (9.0 km), Cociuba Mare (9.3 km), Olcea (11 km), Batăr (11 km), Tulca (12 km).