Sohodol: population and statistics
Sohodol has a population of 1,557 (2026) across 50.4 km², or 30.9 people per km². It ranks 2,684 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,557 residents
- 50.4 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Sohodol ranks No. 49 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Sohodol, compared with an average of 153 ‰ in Alba County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.77 km in Sohodol, compared with an average of 3.91 km in Alba County and 3.05 km nationally.
Sohodol: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Sohodol in numbers
Where is Sohodol?
Neighbouring localities
- Câmpeni5.3 km · 6,827
- Vidra6.2 km · 1,489
- Roșia Montană6.3 km · 2,589
- Abrud6.7 km · 4,829
- Ciuruleasa9.6 km · 1,063
- Vadu Moților10 km · 1,170
- Albac14 km · 1,845
- Poiana Vadului14 km · 1,014
Localities of similar size
Population of Sohodol over time
Sohodol had 1,796 residents in 2016 and 1,557 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,668 |
| 2022 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 1,628 |
| 2024 | 1,611 |
| 2025 | 1,584 |
| 2026 | 1,557 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpeni (6,827 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Sohodol
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 | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,964 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 879 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,669 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.5 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.14 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 253 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 848 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 603 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.0 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,586 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sohodol | 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 | Sohodol | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 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: Sohodol
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 trade42 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage23 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services22 · 11.1%
- Construction21 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sohodol?
Sohodol has 1,557 residents (2026), ranking 2,684 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sohodol?
Sohodol covers 50.4 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Sohodol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sohodol went from 1,796 to 1,557, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Sohodol?
Sohodol is in Alba County. Latitude 46.325, longitude 23.004.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sohodol?
In Sohodol, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sohodol?
In Sohodol, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.77 km (2025), ranking 1,586 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Sohodol?
The nearest to Sohodol are Câmpeni (5.3 km), Vidra (6.2 km), Roșia Montană (6.3 km), Abrud (6.7 km), Ciuruleasa (9.6 km).