Tâmboești: population and statistics
Tâmboești has a population of 3,183 (2026) across 25.5 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 1,457 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,183 residents
- 25.5 km²
- 125 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Tâmboești ranks No. 37 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 170 ‰ in Tâmboești, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 386.1 ‰ in Tâmboești, compared with an average of 450.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tâmboești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Tâmboești in numbers
Where is Tâmboești?
Population of Tâmboești over time
Tâmboești had 3,289 residents in 2016 and 3,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,304 |
| 2022 | 3,283 |
| 2023 | 3,295 |
| 2024 | 3,233 |
| 2025 | 3,198 |
| 2026 | 3,183 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,571 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Tâmboești
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 | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.31 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 714 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,229 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,002 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,797 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 980 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tâmboești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 170 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tâmboești
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 trade42 · 29.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 17.7%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.2%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management13 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.1%
- Construction9 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 3.5%
- Information and communication5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 23.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 22.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 15.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.9%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery13 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tâmboești?
Tâmboești has 3,183 residents (2026), ranking 1,457 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tâmboești?
Tâmboești covers 25.5 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Tâmboești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tâmboești went from 3,289 to 3,183, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Tâmboești?
Tâmboești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.517, longitude 27.050.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tâmboești?
In Tâmboești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170 ‰ (2025), ranking 224 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tâmboești?
In Tâmboești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 386.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,797 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Tâmboești?
The nearest to Tâmboești are Slobozia Bradului (1.9 km), Obrejița (3.2 km), Bordești (3.9 km), Dumbrăveni (5.4 km), Sihlea (5.5 km).