Hamcearca: population and statistics
Hamcearca has a population of 1,193 (2026) across 121.2 km², or 9.8 people per km². It ranks 2,946 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,193 residents
- 121.2 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Hamcearca ranks No. 43 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 19.7 m² in Hamcearca, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.9 ‰ in Hamcearca, compared with an average of 20.0 ‰ in Tulcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Hamcearca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Hamcearca in numbers
Where is Hamcearca?
Population of Hamcearca over time
Hamcearca had 1,347 residents in 2016 and 1,193 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,298 |
| 2022 | 1,282 |
| 2023 | 1,256 |
| 2024 | 1,233 |
| 2025 | 1,227 |
| 2026 | 1,193 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,978 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cerna (3,321 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Hamcearca
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 | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.9 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 47 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.33 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 55 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 872 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,684 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 730.9 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 19.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,162 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.1 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 200 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 877 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 247 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 423 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79.6 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 135 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hamcearca | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 220 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hamcearca
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 trade11 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.3%
- Construction4 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 8.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamcearca?
Hamcearca has 1,193 residents (2026), ranking 2,946 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hamcearca?
Hamcearca covers 121.2 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Hamcearca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamcearca went from 1,347 to 1,193, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Hamcearca?
Hamcearca is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.133, longitude 28.379.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hamcearca?
In Hamcearca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 19.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hamcearca?
In Hamcearca, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 47 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Hamcearca?
The nearest to Hamcearca are Cerna (7.4 km), Valea Teilor (7.4 km), Niculițel (9.1 km), Greci (11 km), Horia (12 km).