Cuca (Argeș County): population and statistics
Cuca has a population of 1,781 (2026) across 51.6 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 2,526 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,781 residents
- 51.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Cuca ranks No. 83 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.57 km in Cuca, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.2 in Cuca, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cuca: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (50 businesses).
Cuca in numbers
Where is Cuca?
Neighbouring localities
- Dănicei6.8 km · 1,841
- Uda8.4 km · 1,563
- Morărești10 km · 1,523
- Cotmeana11 km · 1,695
- Topana11 km · 566
- Nicolae Bălcescu11 km · 3,243
- Cocu12 km · 1,981
- Ciomăgești12 km · 943
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cuca over time
Cuca had 2,102 residents in 2016 and 1,781 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,925 |
| 2022 | 1,897 |
| 2023 | 1,869 |
| 2024 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 1,808 |
| 2026 | 1,781 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dănicei, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nicolae Bălcescu (3,243 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cuca
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 | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.57 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 28 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 618 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,342 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,805 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 753.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 469 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.12 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,457 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 429 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuca
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
- Transport and storage52 · 27.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade35 · 18.4%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.5%
- Construction18 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.7%
- Other service activities9 · 4.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 4.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 26.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings16 · 8.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 7.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuca?
Cuca has 1,781 residents (2026), ranking 2,526 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuca?
Cuca covers 51.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Cuca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuca went from 2,102 to 1,781, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Cuca?
Cuca is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.933, longitude 24.517.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuca?
In Cuca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.57 km (2025), ranking 28 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuca?
In Cuca, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 76 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cuca?
The nearest to Cuca are Dănicei (6.8 km), Uda (8.4 km), Morărești (10 km), Cotmeana (11 km), Topana (11 km).