Turulung: population and statistics
Turulung has a population of 4,321 (2026) across 57.6 km², or 75.0 people per km². It ranks 948 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,321 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Turulung ranks No. 18 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Turulung, compared with an average of 1.79 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 360.1 ‰ in Turulung, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Turulung: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Turulung in numbers
Where is Turulung?
Population of Turulung over time
Turulung had 4,338 residents in 2016 and 4,321 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,374 |
| 2022 | 4,373 |
| 2023 | 4,379 |
| 2024 | 4,362 |
| 2025 | 4,335 |
| 2026 | 4,321 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,074 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Halmeu, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Livada (7,138 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Turulung
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 | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,866 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.29 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,556 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,446 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,963 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,562 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.16 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,422 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.3 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,399 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,518 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turulung | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turulung
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 trade49 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage30 · 16.9%
- Construction19 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing17 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.2%
- Other service activities8 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering11 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turulung?
Turulung has 4,321 residents (2026), ranking 948 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turulung?
Turulung covers 57.6 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Turulung growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turulung went from 4,338 to 4,321, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Turulung?
Turulung is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.932, longitude 23.081.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turulung?
In Turulung, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turulung?
In Turulung, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 360.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,963 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Turulung?
The nearest to Turulung are Halmeu (5.5 km), Agriș (7.5 km), Livada (8.2 km), Porumbești (9.9 km), Micula (10 km).