Șona: population and statistics
Șona has a population of 4,265 (2026) across 105.6 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 967 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,265 residents
- 105.6 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Șona ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Șona, compared with an average of 2.51 ‰ in Alba County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Șona, compared with an average of 2.02 ‰ in Alba County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Șona: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Șona in numbers
Where is Șona?
Neighbouring localities
- Fărău5.4 km · 1,396
- Jidvei9.3 km · 5,194
- Hopârta9.3 km · 1,119
- Sâncel9.7 km · 2,517
- Bichiș10 km · 732
- Lopadea Nouă10 km · 2,437
- Blaj13 km · 19,821
- Noșlac14 km · 1,794
Localities of similar size
Population of Șona over time
Șona had 4,436 residents in 2016 and 4,265 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,374 |
| 2022 | 4,342 |
| 2023 | 4,309 |
| 2024 | 4,292 |
| 2025 | 4,280 |
| 2026 | 4,265 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fărău, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blaj (19,821 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Șona
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 | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.14 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,249 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,700 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,260 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 398.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.35 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 288 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 355 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 325 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.4 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,074 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,292 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șona | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șona
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 trade41 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage26 · 12.6%
- Construction25 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șona?
Șona has 4,265 residents (2026), ranking 967 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șona?
Șona covers 105.6 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Șona growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șona went from 4,436 to 4,265, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Șona?
Șona is in Alba County. Latitude 46.279, longitude 24.008.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șona?
In Șona, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,832 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șona?
In Șona, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Șona?
The nearest to Șona are Fărău (5.4 km), Jidvei (9.3 km), Hopârta (9.3 km), Sâncel (9.7 km), Bichiș (10 km).