Vulcana-Pandele: population and statistics
Vulcana-Pandele has a population of 4,873 (2026) across 24.8 km², or 196 people per km². It ranks 783 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,873 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 196 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Vulcana-Pandele ranks No. 35 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Vulcana-Pandele, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.80 km in Vulcana-Pandele, compared with an average of 2.84 km in Dâmbovița County and 3.05 km nationally.
Vulcana-Pandele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Vulcana-Pandele in numbers
Where is Vulcana-Pandele?
Population of Vulcana-Pandele over time
Vulcana-Pandele had 5,125 residents in 2016 and 4,873 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,989 |
| 2022 | 4,945 |
| 2023 | 4,939 |
| 2024 | 4,909 |
| 2025 | 4,907 |
| 2026 | 4,873 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,475 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brănești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pucioasa (13,951 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Vulcana-Pandele
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 | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.21 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,000 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 930 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,005 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 952 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.5 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 997 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 718 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 278 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 488 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulcana-Pandele | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulcana-Pandele
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 trade70 · 23.6%
- Manufacturing31 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage31 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.1%
- Construction23 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 7.4%
- Information and communication17 · 5.7%
- Other service activities15 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities13 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing12 · 4.0%
- Advertising and market research11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulcana-Pandele?
Vulcana-Pandele has 4,873 residents (2026), ranking 783 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulcana-Pandele?
Vulcana-Pandele covers 24.8 km², with a density of 196 people per km².
Is the population of Vulcana-Pandele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulcana-Pandele went from 5,125 to 4,873, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Vulcana-Pandele?
Vulcana-Pandele is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.038, longitude 25.365.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulcana-Pandele?
In Vulcana-Pandele, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulcana-Pandele?
In Vulcana-Pandele, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.80 km (2025), ranking 1,577 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Vulcana-Pandele?
The nearest to Vulcana-Pandele are Brănești (4.1 km), Vulcana-Băi (5.7 km), Doicești (6.7 km), Pucioasa (6.8 km), Șotânga (6.9 km).