Turburea: population and statistics
Turburea has a population of 4,051 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 61.2 people per km². It ranks 1,063 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,051 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Turburea ranks No. 20 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.74 ‰ in Turburea, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.61 km in Turburea, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Gorj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Turburea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Turburea in numbers
Where is Turburea?
Neighbouring localities
- Brănești6.7 km · 2,179
- Țânțăreni6.7 km · 5,426
- Stoina7.1 km · 2,111
- Căpreni7.3 km · 1,803
- Ionești10 km · 2,148
- Aninoasa11 km · 3,601
- Crușeț12 km · 3,003
- Turceni13 km · 7,583
Localities of similar size
Population of Turburea over time
Turburea had 4,242 residents in 2016 and 4,051 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,165 |
| 2022 | 4,165 |
| 2023 | 4,115 |
| 2024 | 4,111 |
| 2025 | 4,114 |
| 2026 | 4,051 |
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All indicators for Turburea
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 | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.49 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 823 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,243 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,144 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 834 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,102 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 997 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 159 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 241 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 561 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turburea | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Turburea
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 trade64 · 26.0%
- Transport and storage32 · 13.0%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 10.2%
- Construction23 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing15 · 6.1%
- Other service activities15 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 23.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities10 · 4.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turburea?
Turburea has 4,051 residents (2026), ranking 1,063 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turburea?
Turburea covers 66.1 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Turburea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turburea went from 4,242 to 4,051, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Turburea?
Turburea is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.680, longitude 23.534.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turburea?
In Turburea, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.74 ‰ (2024), ranking 398 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turburea?
In Turburea, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.61 km (2025), ranking 159 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Turburea?
The nearest to Turburea are Brănești (6.7 km), Țânțăreni (6.7 km), Stoina (7.1 km), Căpreni (7.3 km), Ionești (10 km).