Măgura (Bacău County): population and statistics
Măgura has a population of 6,100 (2026) across 23.7 km², or 257 people per km². It ranks 548 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +19.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,100 residents
- 23.7 km²
- 257 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Măgura ranks No. 22 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.72 km in Măgura, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Măgura, compared with an average of 0.34 ‰ in Bacău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Măgura: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (110 businesses).
Măgura in numbers
Where is Măgura?
Population of Măgura over time
Măgura had 5,110 residents in 2016 and 6,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,578 |
| 2022 | 5,685 |
| 2023 | 5,774 |
| 2024 | 5,896 |
| 2025 | 6,046 |
| 2026 | 6,100 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,321 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Luizi-Călugăra, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bacău (182,980 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Măgura
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 | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,648 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,746 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 526 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.2 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,015 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.0 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 638 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 787 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.70 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 270 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 336 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 362 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.3 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 187 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,457 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 159 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 435 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.3 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,256 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,344 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgura | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgura
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 trade142 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage84 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical81 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services73 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing61 · 7.9%
- Construction54 · 7.0%
- Other service activities49 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation39 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 6.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy42 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities37 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities35 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities34 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgura?
Măgura has 6,100 residents (2026), ranking 548 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgura?
Măgura covers 23.7 km², with a density of 257 people per km².
Is the population of Măgura growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgura went from 5,110 to 6,100, a change of +19.4%.
Where is Măgura?
Măgura is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.558, longitude 26.847.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgura?
In Măgura, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.72 km (2025), ranking 2,648 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgura?
In Măgura, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,723 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Măgura?
The nearest to Măgura are Luizi-Călugăra (3.0 km), Bacău (6.0 km), Sărata (6.0 km), Mărgineni (6.3 km), Hemeiuș (6.5 km).