Tulca: population and statistics
Tulca has a population of 2,711 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 46.2 people per km². It ranks 1,773 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,711 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Tulca ranks No. 58 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Tulca, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.4 in Tulca, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bihor County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tulca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Tulca in numbers
Where is Tulca?
Neighbouring localities
- Mădăras6.9 km · 2,850
- Batăr8.0 km · 5,772
- Salonta10 km · 17,788
- Tinca12 km · 8,014
- Husasău de Tinca14 km · 2,566
- Ciumeghiu14 km · 4,650
- Gepiu15 km · 2,184
- Cefa16 km · 2,338
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tulca over time
Tulca had 2,731 residents in 2016 and 2,711 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,720 |
| 2022 | 2,719 |
| 2023 | 2,724 |
| 2024 | 2,731 |
| 2025 | 2,721 |
| 2026 | 2,711 |
Did you know?
All indicators for Tulca
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 | Tulca | 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) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.75 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,347 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,299 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,885 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,658 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.3 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.4 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.43 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tulca | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tulca
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 trade65 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.2%
- Construction20 · 7.8%
- Information and communication16 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities12 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.3%
- Other personal service activities11 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tulca?
Tulca has 2,711 residents (2026), ranking 1,773 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tulca?
Tulca covers 58.6 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Tulca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tulca went from 2,731 to 2,711, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Tulca?
Tulca is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.779, longitude 21.781.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Tulca?
In Tulca, “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%.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tulca?
In Tulca, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 332 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Tulca?
The nearest to Tulca are Mădăras (6.9 km), Batăr (8.0 km), Salonta (10 km), Tinca (12 km), Husasău de Tinca (14 km).