23 August: population and statistics
23 August has a population of 5,779 (2026) across 77.7 km², or 74.3 people per km². It ranks 601 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,779 residents
- 77.7 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, 23 August ranks No. 23 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in 23 August, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Constanța County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.19 ‰ in 23 August, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Constanța County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
23 August: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (77 businesses).
23 August in numbers
Where is 23 August?
Population of 23 August over time
23 August had 5,753 residents in 2016 and 5,779 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,772 |
| 2022 | 5,768 |
| 2023 | 5,777 |
| 2024 | 5,769 |
| 2025 | 5,777 |
| 2026 | 5,779 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Constanța County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,888 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Costinești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mangalia (37,486 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for 23 August
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 | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.12 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,069 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.19 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 232 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,441 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 660 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 428 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.33 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 137 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 239 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 564 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.77 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.3 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 187 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 780 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 268 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.3 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 211 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.0 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 396 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.81 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 894 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | 23 August | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: 23 August
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 trade103 · 17.2%
- Construction76 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing67 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services58 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services56 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage51 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation37 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities70 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities49 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings46 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering31 · 5.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities28 · 4.7%
- Accommodation26 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 23 August?
23 August has 5,779 residents (2026), ranking 601 of 3,181 localities.
How big is 23 August?
23 August covers 77.7 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of 23 August growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of 23 August went from 5,753 to 5,779, a change of +0.5%.
Where is 23 August?
23 August is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.917, longitude 28.581.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for 23 August?
In 23 August, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for 23 August?
In 23 August, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 232 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border 23 August?
The nearest to 23 August are Costinești (4.1 km), Tuzla (8.3 km), Pecineaga (9.5 km), Mangalia (11 km), Eforie (13 km).