Tisău: population and statistics
Tisău has a population of 4,179 (2026) across 101.8 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 1,006 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,179 residents
- 101.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Tisău ranks No. 24 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 105.8 ‰ in Tisău, compared with an average of 16.7 ‰ in Buzău County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Tisău, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Buzău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Tisău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Tisău in numbers
Where is Tisău?
Neighbouring localities
- Măgura6.4 km · 2,174
- Viperești7.5 km · 3,316
- Unguriu9.1 km · 2,116
- Pârscov9.3 km · 5,155
- Breaza11 km · 2,383
- Pietroasele11 km · 3,003
- Lapoș11 km · 975
- Năeni12 km · 1,513
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tisău over time
Tisău had 4,600 residents in 2016 and 4,179 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,339 |
| 2022 | 4,259 |
| 2023 | 4,223 |
| 2024 | 4,209 |
| 2025 | 4,200 |
| 2026 | 4,179 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,251 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Măgura, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Merei (6,495 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Tisău
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 | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.16 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 509 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 889 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,323 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 709 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 880 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.87 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 208 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,121 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 206 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105.8 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 105 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,959 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tisău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tisău
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 trade74 · 23.1%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage34 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services32 · 10.0%
- Construction26 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing21 · 6.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 7.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy19 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.6%
- Accommodation17 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tisău?
Tisău has 4,179 residents (2026), ranking 1,006 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tisău?
Tisău covers 101.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Tisău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tisău went from 4,600 to 4,179, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Tisău?
Tisău is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.200, longitude 26.550.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tisău?
In Tisău, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 105.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 105 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tisău?
In Tisău, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,552 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Tisău?
The nearest to Tisău are Măgura (6.4 km), Viperești (7.5 km), Unguriu (9.1 km), Pârscov (9.3 km), Breaza (11 km).