Dorobanțu (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Dorobanțu has a population of 1,230 (2026) across 119.0 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 2,926 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,230 residents
- 119.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Dorobanțu ranks No. 41 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 94.3 m³ in Dorobanțu, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.16 km in Dorobanțu, compared with an average of 7.73 km in Tulcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dorobanțu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Dorobanțu in numbers
Where is Dorobanțu?
Neighbouring localities
- Topolog8.5 km · 4,223
- Ostrov10 km · 1,822
- Peceneaga13 km · 1,562
- Ciucurova15 km · 2,098
- Horia15 km · 1,325
- Cerna16 km · 3,321
- Dăeni17 km · 1,803
- Frecăței17 km · 1,258
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dorobanțu over time
Dorobanțu had 1,516 residents in 2016 and 1,230 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,358 |
| 2022 | 1,331 |
| 2023 | 1,309 |
| 2024 | 1,282 |
| 2025 | 1,251 |
| 2026 | 1,230 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,665 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topolog (4,223 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Dorobanțu
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 | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 293 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.16 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 159 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 748 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,866 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 608.1 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 568 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.25 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 790 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 772 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 94.3 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 78 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dorobanțu
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 trade12 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 10.9%
- Construction5 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 20.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 9.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu has 1,230 residents (2026), ranking 2,926 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu covers 119.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Dorobanțu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorobanțu went from 1,516 to 1,230, a change of −18.9%.
Where is Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.944, longitude 28.291.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dorobanțu?
In Dorobanțu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 94.3 m³ (2025), ranking 78 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorobanțu?
In Dorobanțu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.16 km (2025), ranking 159 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dorobanțu?
The nearest to Dorobanțu are Topolog (8.5 km), Ostrov (10 km), Peceneaga (13 km), Ciucurova (15 km), Horia (15 km).