Turdaș: population and statistics
Turdaș has a population of 2,178 (2026) across 32.6 km², or 66.7 people per km². It ranks 2,191 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,178 residents
- 32.6 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Turdaș ranks No. 32 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Turdaș, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Turdaș, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Turdaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Turdaș in numbers
Where is Turdaș?
Population of Turdaș over time
Turdaș had 2,102 residents in 2016 and 2,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,145 |
| 2022 | 2,135 |
| 2023 | 2,132 |
| 2024 | 2,140 |
| 2025 | 2,171 |
| 2026 | 2,178 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,570 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mărtinești, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orăștie (20,021 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Turdaș
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 | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.38 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 838 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 896 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,639 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.4 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,550 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 307 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 225 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 593 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,932 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 391 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 369 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Turdaș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turdaș
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 trade48 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage33 · 17.1%
- Construction19 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turdaș?
Turdaș has 2,178 residents (2026), ranking 2,191 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turdaș?
Turdaș covers 32.6 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Turdaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turdaș went from 2,102 to 2,178, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Turdaș?
Turdaș is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 23.133.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turdaș?
In Turdaș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turdaș?
In Turdaș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Turdaș?
The nearest to Turdaș are Mărtinești (3.7 km), Rapoltu Mare (4.8 km), Orăștie (5.2 km), Beriu (8.0 km), Geoagiu (9.3 km).