Ponor: population and statistics
Ponor has a population of 580 (2026) across 51.3 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 3,151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 580 residents
- 51.3 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Ponor ranks No. 73 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.3 ‰ in Ponor, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Alba County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Ponor: the most common activity among active businesses is Sports, amusement and recreation activities (7 businesses).
Ponor in numbers
Where is Ponor?
Neighbouring localities
- Sălciua8.7 km · 1,297
- Râmeț9.2 km · 503
- Baia de Arieș9.5 km · 3,480
- Mogoș9.5 km · 684
- Întregalde9.6 km · 519
- Poșaga13 km · 848
- Lupșa15 km · 2,709
- Livezile15 km · 1,092
Localities of similar size
Population of Ponor over time
Ponor had 576 residents in 2016 and 580 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 584 |
| 2022 | 569 |
| 2023 | 582 |
| 2024 | 597 |
| 2025 | 589 |
| 2026 | 580 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălciua (1,297 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Ponor
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 | Ponor | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 250 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 95 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 264 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ponor | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 338 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,165 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 582.8 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 705 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.4 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ponor | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ponor | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ponor | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 310 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 508 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 351 of 1,362 |
Businesses by activity: Ponor
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 trade8 · 16.0%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 14.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 12.0%
- Construction5 · 10.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.0%
- Transport and storage3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.0%
- Accommodation4 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ponor?
Ponor has 580 residents (2026), ranking 3,151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ponor?
Ponor covers 51.3 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Ponor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ponor went from 576 to 580, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Ponor?
Ponor is in Alba County. Latitude 46.326, longitude 23.377.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ponor?
In Ponor, “Existing dwellings” stands at 338 (2025), ranking 3,165 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ponor?
In Ponor, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 95 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Ponor?
The nearest to Ponor are Sălciua (8.7 km), Râmeț (9.2 km), Baia de Arieș (9.5 km), Mogoș (9.5 km), Întregalde (9.6 km).