Gurahonț: population and statistics
Gurahonț has a population of 3,585 (2026) across 170.8 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 1,244 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,585 residents
- 170.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Gurahonț ranks No. 29 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.39 ‰ in Gurahonț, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 185 ‰ in Gurahonț, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Arad County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Gurahonț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (70 businesses).
Gurahonț in numbers
Where is Gurahonț?
Neighbouring localities
- Pleșcuța6.4 km · 981
- Dieci7.2 km · 1,359
- Almaș8.4 km · 2,357
- Brazii12 km · 1,134
- Dezna12 km · 1,038
- Vârfurile15 km · 2,243
- Moneasa18 km · 807
- Sebiș18 km · 5,999
Localities of similar size
Population of Gurahonț over time
Gurahonț had 3,903 residents in 2016 and 3,585 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,716 |
| 2022 | 3,665 |
| 2023 | 3,625 |
| 2024 | 3,609 |
| 2025 | 3,581 |
| 2026 | 3,585 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pleșcuța, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebiș (5,999 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Gurahonț
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 | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.00 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,769 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,029 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 929 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,154 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.0 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.18 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 450 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,600 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 347 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 40 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 171 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurahonț | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 185 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gurahonț
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 trade101 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage59 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing50 · 11.6%
- Construction41 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 16.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings24 · 5.6%
- Forestry and logging23 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurahonț?
Gurahonț has 3,585 residents (2026), ranking 1,244 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gurahonț?
Gurahonț covers 170.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Gurahonț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurahonț went from 3,903 to 3,585, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Gurahonț?
Gurahonț is in Arad County. Latitude 46.302, longitude 22.340.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurahonț?
In Gurahonț, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.39 ‰ (2024), ranking 40 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurahonț?
In Gurahonț, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 185 ‰ (2025), ranking 165 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Gurahonț?
The nearest to Gurahonț are Pleșcuța (6.4 km), Dieci (7.2 km), Almaș (8.4 km), Brazii (12 km), Dezna (12 km).