Tăuții-Măgherăuș: population and statistics
Tăuții-Măgherăuș has a population of 10,219 (2026) across 121.2 km², or 84.3 people per km². It ranks 251 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +26.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,219 residents
- 121.2 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Tăuții-Măgherăuș ranks No. 8 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.2 ‰ in Tăuții-Măgherăuș, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 353 ‰ in Tăuții-Măgherăuș, compared with an average of 216 ‰ in Maramureș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Tăuții-Măgherăuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (218 businesses).
Tăuții-Măgherăuș in numbers
Where is Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
Neighbouring localities
- Recea5.8 km · 7,693
- Baia Mare7.6 km · 133,356
- Ardusat7.9 km · 2,979
- Coltău8.5 km · 3,355
- Cicârlău9.6 km · 4,562
- Groși10 km · 4,176
- Fărcașa12 km · 4,234
- Pomi12 km · 1,977
All localities in Maramureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tăuții-Măgherăuș over time
Tăuții-Măgherăuș had 8,053 residents in 2016 and 10,219 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,971 |
| 2022 | 9,134 |
| 2023 | 9,387 |
| 2024 | 9,734 |
| 2025 | 9,960 |
| 2026 | 10,219 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,972 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Recea, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Tăuții-Măgherăuș
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 | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 107 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.08 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 890 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 156 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,046 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 277 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 445 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 352 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 596 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 105 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.09 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 259 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 353 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.5 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 368 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.60 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 259 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tăuții-Măgherăuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tăuții-Măgherăuș
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 trade321 · 20.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical170 · 10.8%
- Construction159 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage157 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services149 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing133 · 8.4%
- Information and communication86 · 5.4%
- Real estate72 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)218 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)203 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines134 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities129 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings115 · 7.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy85 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities81 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities72 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities67 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities65 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
Tăuții-Măgherăuș has 10,219 residents (2026), ranking 251 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
Tăuții-Măgherăuș covers 121.2 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Tăuții-Măgherăuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tăuții-Măgherăuș went from 8,053 to 10,219, a change of +26.9%.
Where is Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
Tăuții-Măgherăuș is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.668, longitude 23.472.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
In Tăuții-Măgherăuș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 107 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
In Tăuții-Măgherăuș, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 353 ‰ (2024), ranking 102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Tăuții-Măgherăuș?
The nearest to Tăuții-Măgherăuș are Recea (5.8 km), Baia Mare (7.6 km), Ardusat (7.9 km), Coltău (8.5 km), Cicârlău (9.6 km).