Poșaga: population and statistics
Poșaga has a population of 848 (2026) across 133.7 km², or 6.3 people per km². It ranks 3,102 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 848 residents
- 133.7 km²
- 6 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Poșaga ranks No. 71 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 13 ‰ in Poșaga, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 883.3 ‰ in Poșaga, compared with an average of 486.3 ‰ in Alba County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Poșaga: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Poșaga in numbers
Where is Poșaga?
Neighbouring localities
- Sălciua4.5 km · 1,297
- Ocoliș6.4 km · 453
- Rimetea11 km · 954
- Livezile11 km · 1,092
- Iara13 km · 3,558
- Baia de Arieș13 km · 3,480
- Ponor13 km · 580
- Râmeț14 km · 503
Localities of similar size
Population of Poșaga over time
Poșaga had 1,065 residents in 2016 and 848 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 916 |
| 2022 | 897 |
| 2023 | 868 |
| 2024 | 851 |
| 2025 | 862 |
| 2026 | 848 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,724 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălciua (1,297 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Poșaga
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 | Poșaga | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poșaga | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.81 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 167 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 749 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,862 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 883.3 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poșaga | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.9 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 223 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.72 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 327 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poșaga | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Poșaga | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,157 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poșaga
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 trade32 · 19.0%
- Manufacturing24 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services22 · 13.1%
- Construction19 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 8.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)11 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poșaga?
Poșaga has 848 residents (2026), ranking 3,102 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poșaga?
Poșaga covers 133.7 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Poșaga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poșaga went from 1,065 to 848, a change of −20.4%.
Where is Poșaga?
Poșaga is in Alba County. Latitude 46.439, longitude 23.427.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poșaga?
In Poșaga, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poșaga?
In Poșaga, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 883.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 66 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Poșaga?
The nearest to Poșaga are Sălciua (4.5 km), Ocoliș (6.4 km), Rimetea (11 km), Livezile (11 km), Iara (13 km).