Lopadea Nouă: population and statistics
Lopadea Nouă has a population of 2,437 (2026) across 92.8 km², or 26.3 people per km². It ranks 1,957 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,437 residents
- 92.8 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Lopadea Nouă ranks No. 34 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.7 ‰ in Lopadea Nouă, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Alba County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.82 ‰ in Lopadea Nouă, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Lopadea Nouă: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Lopadea Nouă in numbers
Where is Lopadea Nouă?
Neighbouring localities
- Hopârta7.6 km · 1,119
- Bucerdea Grânoasă7.6 km · 2,274
- Sâncel9.8 km · 2,517
- Rădești10 km · 1,228
- Șona10 km · 4,265
- Blaj11 km · 19,821
- Crăciunelu de Jos12 km · 2,138
- Aiud13 km · 23,600
Localities of similar size
Population of Lopadea Nouă over time
Lopadea Nouă had 2,716 residents in 2016 and 2,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,550 |
| 2022 | 2,498 |
| 2023 | 2,469 |
| 2024 | 2,464 |
| 2025 | 2,471 |
| 2026 | 2,437 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,990 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Hopârta, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șona (4,265 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Lopadea Nouă
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 | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.09 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 513 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 930 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,113 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,236 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 456.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.4 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.64 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,117 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.13 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 635 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Lopadea Nouă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lopadea Nouă
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 trade58 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage40 · 16.5%
- Manufacturing26 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.3%
- Construction14 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 14.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 8.3%
- Other manufacturing17 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lopadea Nouă?
Lopadea Nouă has 2,437 residents (2026), ranking 1,957 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lopadea Nouă?
Lopadea Nouă covers 92.8 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Lopadea Nouă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lopadea Nouă went from 2,716 to 2,437, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Lopadea Nouă?
Lopadea Nouă is in Alba County. Latitude 46.268, longitude 23.873.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lopadea Nouă?
In Lopadea Nouă, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lopadea Nouă?
In Lopadea Nouă, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.82 ‰ (2024), ranking 282 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Lopadea Nouă?
The nearest to Lopadea Nouă are Hopârta (7.6 km), Bucerdea Grânoasă (7.6 km), Sâncel (9.8 km), Rădești (10 km), Șona (10 km).