Cergău: population and statistics
Cergău has a population of 1,543 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 2,693 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,543 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cergău ranks No. 50 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 6.5 in Cergău, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cergău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Cergău in numbers
Where is Cergău?
Neighbouring localities
- Blaj8.4 km · 19,821
- Cenade8.6 km · 1,046
- Roșia de Secaș8.7 km · 1,561
- Păuca9.0 km · 1,742
- Ohaba9.4 km · 541
- Crăciunelu de Jos10 km · 2,138
- Sâncel12 km · 2,517
- Bucerdea Grânoasă12 km · 2,274
Localities of similar size
Population of Cergău over time
Cergău had 1,630 residents in 2016 and 1,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,615 |
| 2022 | 1,615 |
| 2023 | 1,592 |
| 2024 | 1,548 |
| 2025 | 1,545 |
| 2026 | 1,543 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blaj (19,821 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Cergău
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 | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.55 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 685 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,945 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.9 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,091 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.30 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.2 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,328 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.71 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 331 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cergău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cergău
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 trade15 · 17.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 17.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.1%
- Construction6 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.1%
- Other service activities5 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 6.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.8%
- Accommodation4 · 4.8%
- Information service activities4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cergău?
Cergău has 1,543 residents (2026), ranking 2,693 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cergău?
Cergău covers 47.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Cergău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cergău went from 1,630 to 1,543, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Cergău?
Cergău is in Alba County. Latitude 46.099, longitude 23.922.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cergău?
In Cergău, “Existing dwellings” stands at 685 (2025), ranking 2,945 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cergău?
In Cergău, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 483 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cergău?
The nearest to Cergău are Blaj (8.4 km), Cenade (8.6 km), Roșia de Secaș (8.7 km), Păuca (9.0 km), Ohaba (9.4 km).