Mihail Kogălniceanu (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Mihail Kogălniceanu has a population of 3,074 (2026) across 139.0 km², or 22.1 people per km². It ranks 1,530 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,074 residents
- 139.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Mihail Kogălniceanu ranks No. 19 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.4 m³ in Mihail Kogălniceanu, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.90 ‰ in Mihail Kogălniceanu, compared with an average of 1.05 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Mihail Kogălniceanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (57 businesses).
Mihail Kogălniceanu in numbers
Where is Mihail Kogălniceanu?
Population of Mihail Kogălniceanu over time
Mihail Kogălniceanu had 3,289 residents in 2016 and 3,074 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,155 |
| 2022 | 3,122 |
| 2023 | 3,061 |
| 2024 | 3,035 |
| 2025 | 3,073 |
| 2026 | 3,074 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mihai Bravu, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sarichioi (6,200 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Mihail Kogălniceanu
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 | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.04 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 632 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,246 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,969 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 405.3 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,409 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.9 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 728 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 | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.4 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 83 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.22 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,034 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihail Kogălniceanu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihail Kogălniceanu
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 trade76 · 22.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing59 · 17.1%
- Transport and storage50 · 14.5%
- Administrative and support services26 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing25 · 7.2%
- Real estate20 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services57 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 9.6%
- Real estate activities20 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 3.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihail Kogălniceanu?
Mihail Kogălniceanu has 3,074 residents (2026), ranking 1,530 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihail Kogălniceanu?
Mihail Kogălniceanu covers 139.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Mihail Kogălniceanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihail Kogălniceanu went from 3,289 to 3,074, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Mihail Kogălniceanu?
Mihail Kogălniceanu is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.031, longitude 28.716.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mihail Kogălniceanu?
In Mihail Kogălniceanu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.4 m³ (2025), ranking 83 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihail Kogălniceanu?
In Mihail Kogălniceanu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.90 ‰ (2025), ranking 376 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Mihail Kogălniceanu?
The nearest to Mihail Kogălniceanu are Mihai Bravu (9.6 km), Nalbant (11 km), Frecăței (12 km), Sarichioi (14 km), Valea Nucarilor (15 km).