Șotânga: population and statistics
Șotânga has a population of 6,619 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 189 people per km². It ranks 476 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,619 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 189 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Șotânga ranks No. 15 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Șotânga, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 ‰ in Șotânga, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șotânga: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Șotânga in numbers
Where is Șotânga?
Population of Șotânga over time
Șotânga had 7,213 residents in 2016 and 6,619 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,057 |
| 2022 | 6,969 |
| 2023 | 6,868 |
| 2024 | 6,808 |
| 2025 | 6,693 |
| 2026 | 6,619 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,896 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Doicești, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgoviște (85,122 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Șotânga
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 | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.84 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,284 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 902 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,616 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 578 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.2 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.4 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 749 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 849 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 663 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 276 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 493 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.41 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 767 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,083 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șotânga | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șotânga
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 trade63 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage38 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.2%
- Construction34 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing28 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 8.2%
- Real estate18 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities18 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy16 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șotânga?
Șotânga has 6,619 residents (2026), ranking 476 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șotânga?
Șotânga covers 35.0 km², with a density of 189 people per km².
Is the population of Șotânga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șotânga went from 7,213 to 6,619, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Șotânga?
Șotânga is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.978, longitude 25.389.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șotânga?
In Șotânga, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șotânga?
In Șotânga, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,083 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Șotânga?
The nearest to Șotânga are Doicești (1.1 km), Aninoasa (5.0 km), Glodeni (6.5 km), Brănești (6.6 km), Vulcana-Pandele (6.9 km).