Peceneaga: population and statistics
Peceneaga has a population of 1,562 (2026) across 54.8 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 2,676 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,562 residents
- 54.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Peceneaga ranks No. 36 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.85 km in Peceneaga, compared with an average of 7.73 km in Tulcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.64 ‰ in Peceneaga, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Peceneaga: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Peceneaga in numbers
Where is Peceneaga?
Neighbouring localities
- Ostrov9.1 km · 1,822
- Turcoaia13 km · 3,011
- Dorobanțu13 km · 1,230
- Frecăței14 km · 1,258
- Cerna16 km · 3,321
- Gropeni16 km · 3,194
- Greci19 km · 4,726
- Dăeni20 km · 1,803
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Peceneaga over time
Peceneaga had 1,796 residents in 2016 and 1,562 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,670 |
| 2022 | 1,633 |
| 2023 | 1,614 |
| 2024 | 1,590 |
| 2025 | 1,580 |
| 2026 | 1,562 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ostrov, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turcoaia (3,011 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Peceneaga
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 | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.85 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 166 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 905 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,620 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.4 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.1 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,851 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peceneaga | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.8 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 524 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Peceneaga | 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) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peceneaga
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 trade20 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 20.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.7%
- Construction3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 15.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 15.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.8%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 3.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peceneaga?
Peceneaga has 1,562 residents (2026), ranking 2,676 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peceneaga?
Peceneaga covers 54.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Peceneaga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peceneaga went from 1,796 to 1,562, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Peceneaga?
Peceneaga is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.010, longitude 28.147.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peceneaga?
In Peceneaga, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.85 km (2025), ranking 166 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peceneaga?
In Peceneaga, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.64 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,825 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Peceneaga?
The nearest to Peceneaga are Ostrov (9.1 km), Turcoaia (13 km), Dorobanțu (13 km), Frecăței (14 km), Cerna (16 km).