Somova: population and statistics
Somova has a population of 5,299 (2026) across 142.4 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 676 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,299 residents
- 142.4 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Somova ranks No. 5 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Somova, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.4 ‰ in Somova, compared with an average of 20.0 ‰ in Tulcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Somova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (79 businesses).
Somova in numbers
Where is Somova?
Population of Somova over time
Somova had 4,899 residents in 2016 and 5,299 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,112 |
| 2022 | 5,145 |
| 2023 | 5,220 |
| 2024 | 5,288 |
| 2025 | 5,322 |
| 2026 | 5,299 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,940 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frecăței, 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Somova
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 | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.0 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.55 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,135 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,544 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 615 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.1 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,643 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.1 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.02 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 921 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Somova | 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) | 839 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 256 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.1 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.5 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 327 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Somova | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Somova
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 trade106 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage70 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services59 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing53 · 9.1%
- Construction52 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 8.0%
- Accommodation32 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings31 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities28 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Somova?
Somova has 5,299 residents (2026), ranking 676 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Somova?
Somova covers 142.4 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Somova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Somova went from 4,899 to 5,299, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Somova?
Somova is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.212, longitude 28.648.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Somova?
In Somova, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Somova?
In Somova, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 179 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Somova?
The nearest to Somova are Frecăței (9.8 km), Tulcea (13 km), Niculițel (14 km), Ceatalchioi (14 km), Isaccea (16 km).