Roșia de Secaș: population and statistics
Roșia de Secaș has a population of 1,561 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 2,678 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,561 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Roșia de Secaș ranks No. 48 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Roșia de Secaș, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Alba County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.96 km in Roșia de Secaș, compared with an average of 6.67 km in Alba County and 4.84 km nationally.
Roșia de Secaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Roșia de Secaș in numbers
Where is Roșia de Secaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Ohaba4.3 km · 541
- Păuca5.1 km · 1,742
- Berghin8.4 km · 1,894
- Cergău8.7 km · 1,543
- Doștat11 km · 1,040
- Șpring11 km · 2,483
- Cenade12 km · 1,046
- Ludoș13 km · 615
Localities of similar size
Population of Roșia de Secaș over time
Roșia de Secaș had 1,602 residents in 2016 and 1,561 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,593 |
| 2022 | 1,573 |
| 2023 | 1,544 |
| 2024 | 1,557 |
| 2025 | 1,565 |
| 2026 | 1,561 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ohaba, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șpring (2,483 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Roșia de Secaș
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 | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.96 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 188 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 828 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,744 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.4 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.5 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.26 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 286 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșia de Secaș | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșia de Secaș
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 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 15.4%
- Construction13 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.5%
- Other service activities4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 23.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșia de Secaș?
Roșia de Secaș has 1,561 residents (2026), ranking 2,678 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșia de Secaș?
Roșia de Secaș covers 52.3 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Roșia de Secaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșia de Secaș went from 1,602 to 1,561, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Roșia de Secaș?
Roșia de Secaș is in Alba County. Latitude 46.042, longitude 23.844.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia de Secaș?
In Roșia de Secaș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșia de Secaș?
In Roșia de Secaș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.96 km (2025), ranking 188 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Roșia de Secaș?
The nearest to Roșia de Secaș are Ohaba (4.3 km), Păuca (5.1 km), Berghin (8.4 km), Cergău (8.7 km), Doștat (11 km).