Darova: population and statistics
Darova has a population of 3,362 (2026) across 104.7 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 1,357 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,362 residents
- 104.7 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Darova ranks No. 42 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 85.0 m² in Darova, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Timiș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.6 ‰ in Darova, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Timiș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Darova: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (48 businesses).
Darova in numbers
Where is Darova?
Population of Darova over time
Darova had 3,347 residents in 2016 and 3,362 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,391 |
| 2022 | 3,394 |
| 2023 | 3,376 |
| 2024 | 3,370 |
| 2025 | 3,382 |
| 2026 | 3,362 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vermeș, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buziaș (8,007 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Darova
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 | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.63 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,160 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,498 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,537 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,063 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 85.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 16 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.27 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 195 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.87 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 886 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Darova | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Darova
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 trade63 · 19.4%
- Construction52 · 16.0%
- Transport and storage39 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services30 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 8.0%
- Real estate25 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities48 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 14.5%
- Construction of buildings42 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering26 · 8.0%
- Real estate activities25 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darova?
Darova has 3,362 residents (2026), ranking 1,357 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Darova?
Darova covers 104.7 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Darova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Darova went from 3,347 to 3,362, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Darova?
Darova is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.598, longitude 21.725.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Darova?
In Darova, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 85.0 m² (2025), ranking 16 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Darova?
In Darova, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,847 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Darova?
The nearest to Darova are Vermeș (8.7 km), Victor Vlad Delamarina (11 km), Buziaș (11 km), Boldur (12 km), Racovița (13 km).