Țepu: population and statistics
Țepu has a population of 2,226 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 61.7 people per km². It ranks 2,143 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,226 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Țepu ranks No. 49 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.23 km in Țepu, compared with an average of 3.37 km in Galați County and 3.05 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.4 ‰ in Țepu, compared with an average of 39.5 ‰ in Galați County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Țepu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Țepu in numbers
Where is Țepu?
Population of Țepu over time
Țepu had 2,541 residents in 2016 and 2,226 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,355 |
| 2022 | 2,326 |
| 2023 | 2,312 |
| 2024 | 2,261 |
| 2025 | 2,264 |
| 2026 | 2,226 |
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All indicators for Țepu
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 | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.03 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 523 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,019 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,405 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,927 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 709 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.4 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 260 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.23 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 119 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Țepu | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Țepu
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 trade29 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage23 · 15.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.1%
- Construction11 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Țepu?
Țepu has 2,226 residents (2026), ranking 2,143 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Țepu?
Țepu covers 36.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Țepu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Țepu went from 2,541 to 2,226, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Țepu?
Țepu is in Galați County. Latitude 45.972, longitude 27.386.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Țepu?
In Țepu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.23 km (2025), ranking 119 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Țepu?
In Țepu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,553 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Țepu?
The nearest to Țepu are Gohor (6.0 km), Buciumeni (6.3 km), Nicorești (7.4 km), Munteni (8.3 km), Negrilești (8.7 km).