Castranova: population and statistics
Castranova has a population of 3,052 (2026) across 68.1 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 1,548 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,052 residents
- 68.1 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Castranova ranks No. 47 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.9 ‰ in Castranova, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.8% in Castranova, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Castranova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Castranova in numbers
Where is Castranova?
Neighbouring localities
- Apele Vii7.0 km · 1,842
- Bratovoești8.7 km · 3,135
- Leu10 km · 4,202
- Dioști12 km · 2,596
- Mârșani12 km · 3,899
- Ghindeni13 km · 1,798
- Rojiște13 km · 2,499
- Celaru14 km · 4,081
Localities of similar size
Population of Castranova over time
Castranova had 3,224 residents in 2016 and 3,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,093 |
| 2022 | 3,078 |
| 2023 | 3,087 |
| 2024 | 3,090 |
| 2025 | 3,082 |
| 2026 | 3,052 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Apele Vii, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Stanciului (5,039 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Castranova
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 | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 874 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,533 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 810 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Castranova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Castranova
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 trade67 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage40 · 15.3%
- Administrative and support services20 · 7.7%
- Construction19 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing16 · 6.1%
- Other service activities16 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.7%
- Other personal service activities11 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.4%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castranova?
Castranova has 3,052 residents (2026), ranking 1,548 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Castranova?
Castranova covers 68.1 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Castranova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Castranova went from 3,224 to 3,052, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Castranova?
Castranova is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.123, longitude 24.028.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Castranova?
In Castranova, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,887 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Castranova?
In Castranova, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Castranova?
The nearest to Castranova are Apele Vii (7.0 km), Bratovoești (8.7 km), Leu (10 km), Dioști (12 km), Mârșani (12 km).