Manoleasa: population and statistics
Manoleasa has a population of 4,202 (2026) across 93.9 km², or 44.7 people per km². It ranks 994 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +23.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,202 residents
- 93.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Manoleasa ranks No. 31 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.9 m³ in Manoleasa, compared with an average of 20.2 m³ in Botoșani County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Manoleasa, compared with an average of 1.50 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Manoleasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Manoleasa in numbers
Where is Manoleasa?
Population of Manoleasa over time
Manoleasa had 3,407 residents in 2016 and 4,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,289 |
| 2022 | 3,294 |
| 2023 | 3,324 |
| 2024 | 3,757 |
| 2025 | 4,249 |
| 2026 | 4,202 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,154 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ripiceni, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săveni (7,746 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Manoleasa
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 | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.71 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 796 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,573 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,423 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.3 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,885 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.9 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,592 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.93 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 402 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Manoleasa | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Manoleasa
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 trade27 · 27.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 19.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.2%
- Construction5 · 5.2%
- Real estate4 · 4.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 21.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manoleasa?
Manoleasa has 4,202 residents (2026), ranking 994 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Manoleasa?
Manoleasa covers 93.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Manoleasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Manoleasa went from 3,407 to 4,202, a change of +23.3%.
Where is Manoleasa?
Manoleasa is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.991, longitude 27.085.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Manoleasa?
In Manoleasa, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.9 m³ (2025), ranking 2,592 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Manoleasa?
In Manoleasa, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Manoleasa?
The nearest to Manoleasa are Ripiceni (7.1 km), Mihălășeni (9.9 km), Avrămeni (11 km), Hănești (11 km), Adășeni (14 km).