Râca: population and statistics
Râca has a population of 870 (2026) across 49.1 km², or 17.7 people per km². It ranks 3,095 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −22.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 870 residents
- 49.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Râca ranks No. 101 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.76 km in Râca, compared with an average of 3.31 km in Argeș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.77 km in Râca, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Râca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Râca in numbers
Where is Râca?
Population of Râca over time
Râca had 1,129 residents in 2016 and 870 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 966 |
| 2022 | 948 |
| 2023 | 931 |
| 2024 | 912 |
| 2025 | 891 |
| 2026 | 870 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Siliștea Gumești (2,045 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Râca
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 | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.77 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 38 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 907 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,616 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,042 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 26 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,727 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 84 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.7 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 552 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.76 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Râca | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râca
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 trade9 · 23.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 10.3%
- Real estate3 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 15.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities3 · 7.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râca?
Râca has 870 residents (2026), ranking 3,095 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râca?
Râca covers 49.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Râca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râca went from 1,129 to 870, a change of −22.9%.
Where is Râca?
Râca is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.438, longitude 25.040.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râca?
In Râca, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.76 km (2025), ranking 1 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râca?
In Râca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.77 km (2025), ranking 38 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Râca?
The nearest to Râca are Siliștea Gumești (6.2 km), Popești (6.8 km), Tătărăștii de Sus (8.1 km), Izvoru (8.3 km), Căldăraru (8.4 km).