Palanca: population and statistics
Palanca has a population of 3,065 (2026) across 93.0 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,065 residents
- 93.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Palanca ranks No. 68 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Palanca, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Palanca, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Bacău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Palanca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Palanca in numbers
Where is Palanca?
Population of Palanca over time
Palanca had 3,473 residents in 2016 and 3,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,318 |
| 2022 | 3,250 |
| 2023 | 3,232 |
| 2024 | 3,179 |
| 2025 | 3,142 |
| 2026 | 3,065 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,020 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brusturoasa, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghimeș-Făget (4,679 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Palanca
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 | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,757 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,495 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,540 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 805 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 624 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.5 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,531 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 876 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Palanca | 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) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Palanca | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Palanca
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 trade34 · 29.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 10.5%
- Construction10 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.1%
- Real estate5 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 24.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 20.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.3%
- Forestry and logging5 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palanca?
Palanca has 3,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,536 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Palanca?
Palanca covers 93.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Palanca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Palanca went from 3,473 to 3,065, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Palanca?
Palanca is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.533, longitude 26.117.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Palanca?
In Palanca, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Palanca?
In Palanca, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Palanca?
The nearest to Palanca are Brusturoasa (6.6 km), Ghimeș-Făget (6.7 km), Agăș (9.5 km), Lunca de Jos (11 km), Lunca de Sus (12 km).