Turcoaia: population and statistics
Turcoaia has a population of 3,011 (2026) across 48.9 km², or 61.6 people per km². It ranks 1,576 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,011 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Turcoaia ranks No. 20 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 59.1 m³ in Turcoaia, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.66 ‰ in Turcoaia, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Tulcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Turcoaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Turcoaia in numbers
Where is Turcoaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Greci6.6 km · 4,726
- Carcaliu9.3 km · 2,608
- Cerna10 km · 3,321
- Peceneaga13 km · 1,562
- Hamcearca14 km · 1,193
- Măcin15 km · 9,538
- Luncavița18 km · 4,046
- Gropeni19 km · 3,194
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Turcoaia over time
Turcoaia had 3,475 residents in 2016 and 3,011 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,233 |
| 2022 | 3,163 |
| 2023 | 3,122 |
| 2024 | 3,079 |
| 2025 | 3,040 |
| 2026 | 3,011 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,845 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Greci (4,726 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Turcoaia
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 | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.14 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,734 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,385 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,729 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.0 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,892 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turcoaia | 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) | 37 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 558 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.1 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 269 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.58 km | 3.88 km | 4.05 km | ranked 434 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turcoaia | 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) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turcoaia | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 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: Turcoaia
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 trade36 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 15.8%
- Construction17 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.8%
- Information and communication9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering7 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turcoaia?
Turcoaia has 3,011 residents (2026), ranking 1,576 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turcoaia?
Turcoaia covers 48.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Turcoaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turcoaia went from 3,475 to 3,011, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Turcoaia?
Turcoaia is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.120, longitude 28.200.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Turcoaia?
In Turcoaia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 59.1 m³ (2025), ranking 269 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turcoaia?
In Turcoaia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.66 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,807 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Turcoaia?
The nearest to Turcoaia are Greci (6.6 km), Carcaliu (9.3 km), Cerna (10 km), Peceneaga (13 km), Hamcearca (14 km).