Săpata: population and statistics
Săpata has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 47.3 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 47.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Săpata ranks No. 93 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 765.0 ‰ in Săpata, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Săpata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Săpata in numbers
Where is Săpata?
Population of Săpata over time
Săpata had 1,626 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,591 |
| 2022 | 1,551 |
| 2023 | 1,541 |
| 2024 | 1,537 |
| 2025 | 1,513 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,625 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Albota (4,250 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Săpata
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 | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.25 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 347 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,149 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,169 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 765.0 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,012 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 537 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.99 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,171 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Săpata | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săpata
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 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage26 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.3%
- Construction13 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.4%
- Real estate8 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 16.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.1%
- Postal and courier activities8 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săpata?
Săpata has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săpata?
Săpata covers 47.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Săpata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săpata went from 1,626 to 1,502, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Săpata?
Săpata is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.743, longitude 24.741.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Săpata?
In Săpata, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1 m³ (2025), ranking 1,012 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săpata?
In Săpata, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 765.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Săpata?
The nearest to Săpata are Albota (7.3 km), Poiana Lacului (7.8 km), Bărăști (8.6 km), Lunca Corbului (9.0 km), Vedea (10 km).