Topalu: population and statistics
Topalu has a population of 1,630 (2026) across 92.0 km², or 17.7 people per km². It ranks 2,635 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,630 residents
- 92.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Topalu ranks No. 60 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.36 km in Topalu, compared with an average of 4.56 km in Constanța County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.43 km in Topalu, compared with an average of 2.97 km in Constanța County and 3.05 km nationally.
Topalu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Topalu in numbers
Where is Topalu?
Population of Topalu over time
Topalu had 1,818 residents in 2016 and 1,630 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,696 |
| 2022 | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 1,691 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,646 |
| 2026 | 1,630 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghindărești (2,510 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Topalu
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 | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.36 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 22 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 847 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.6 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.3 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 928 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.4 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 356 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,634 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Topalu | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Topalu
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 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing17 · 13.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.3%
- Construction8 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 4.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Topalu?
Topalu has 1,630 residents (2026), ranking 2,635 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Topalu?
Topalu covers 92.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Topalu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Topalu went from 1,818 to 1,630, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Topalu?
Topalu is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.549, longitude 28.080.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Topalu?
In Topalu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.36 km (2025), ranking 22 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Topalu?
In Topalu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.43 km (2025), ranking 1,634 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Topalu?
The nearest to Topalu are Ghindărești (8.4 km), Horia (10 km), Făcăeni (11 km), Crucea (12 km), Bordușani (12 km).