Pocola: population and statistics
Pocola has a population of 1,366 (2026) across 24.0 km², or 56.8 people per km². It ranks 2,828 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,366 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Pocola ranks No. 94 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 94.4 m³ in Pocola, compared with an average of 41.6 m³ in Bihor County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 51 ‰ in Pocola, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pocola: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Pocola in numbers
Where is Pocola?
Population of Pocola over time
Pocola had 1,461 residents in 2016 and 1,366 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,419 |
| 2022 | 1,396 |
| 2023 | 1,405 |
| 2024 | 1,390 |
| 2025 | 1,379 |
| 2026 | 1,366 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,366 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Uileacu de Beiuș, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Remetea (2,864 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Pocola
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 | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.42 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,198 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 710 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,918 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.8 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.9 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.39 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 94.4 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 77 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,249 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pocola | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pocola
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 trade38 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing24 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage24 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.7%
- Construction9 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pocola?
Pocola has 1,366 residents (2026), ranking 2,828 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pocola?
Pocola covers 24.0 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Pocola growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pocola went from 1,461 to 1,366, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Pocola?
Pocola is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.692, longitude 22.286.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Pocola?
In Pocola, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 94.4 m³ (2025), ranking 77 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pocola?
In Pocola, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,943 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Pocola?
The nearest to Pocola are Uileacu de Beiuș (4.4 km), Remetea (6.1 km), Răbăgani (6.7 km), Beiuș (6.8 km), Căbești (10 km).