Limanu: population and statistics
Limanu has a population of 6,909 (2026) across 86.0 km², or 80.4 people per km². It ranks 448 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,909 residents
- 86.0 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Limanu ranks No. 18 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 721.8 ‰ in Limanu, compared with an average of 217.5 ‰ in Constanța County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 107.0 m³ in Limanu, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Limanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (199 businesses).
Limanu in numbers
Where is Limanu?
Population of Limanu over time
Limanu had 6,561 residents in 2016 and 6,909 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,818 |
| 2022 | 6,782 |
| 2023 | 6,770 |
| 2024 | 6,822 |
| 2025 | 6,885 |
| 2026 | 6,909 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,041 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mangalia (37,486 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Limanu
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 | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 303 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.69 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,592 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 356 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,683 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 550 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.3 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,776 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 278 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.95 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 319 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 254 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 542 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.9 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 136 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.49 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 24.5 nights | 10.0 | 0.4 | ranked 24 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8,202 ‰ | 3,251 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 36 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 721.8 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 17 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 107.0 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 61 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.09 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 299 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Limanu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Limanu
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 trade238 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services238 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing149 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services135 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage100 · 7.5%
- Construction91 · 6.8%
- Real estate78 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation76 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)199 · 14.9%
- Accommodation168 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities158 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)105 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities88 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities78 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities72 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities67 · 5.0%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment65 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Limanu?
Limanu has 6,909 residents (2026), ranking 448 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Limanu?
Limanu covers 86.0 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Limanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Limanu went from 6,561 to 6,909, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Limanu?
Limanu is in Constanța County. Latitude 43.768, longitude 28.514.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Limanu?
In Limanu, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 721.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Limanu?
In Limanu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 107.0 m³ (2025), ranking 61 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Limanu?
The nearest to Limanu are Mangalia (7.8 km), Albești (14 km), Pecineaga (15 km), 23 August (17 km), Comana (20 km).