Fărău: population and statistics
Fărău has a population of 1,396 (2026) across 81.9 km², or 17.0 people per km². It ranks 2,814 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,396 residents
- 81.9 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Fărău ranks No. 53 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 18 ‰ in Fărău, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.44 km in Fărău, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Fărău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Fărău in numbers
Where is Fărău?
Neighbouring localities
- Bichiș5.3 km · 732
- Șona5.4 km · 4,265
- Hopârta9.3 km · 1,119
- Noșlac9.4 km · 1,794
- Ațintiș11 km · 1,411
- Jidvei12 km · 5,194
- Adămuș13 km · 5,156
- Lopadea Nouă14 km · 2,437
Localities of similar size
Population of Fărău over time
Fărău had 1,626 residents in 2016 and 1,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,477 |
| 2022 | 1,460 |
| 2023 | 1,453 |
| 2024 | 1,433 |
| 2025 | 1,412 |
| 2026 | 1,396 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bichiș, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șona (4,265 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Fărău
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 | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.44 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 54 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 916 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,593 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 656.2 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 390 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 643 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.2 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 791 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fărău | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,144 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fărău
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 trade23 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage14 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 10.0%
- Construction9 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fărău?
Fărău has 1,396 residents (2026), ranking 2,814 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fărău?
Fărău covers 81.9 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Fărău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fărău went from 1,626 to 1,396, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Fărău?
Fărău is in Alba County. Latitude 46.324, longitude 24.033.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărău?
In Fărău, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,144 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărău?
In Fărău, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.44 km (2025), ranking 54 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Fărău?
The nearest to Fărău are Bichiș (5.3 km), Șona (5.4 km), Hopârta (9.3 km), Noșlac (9.4 km), Ațintiș (11 km).