Tiha Bârgăului: population and statistics
Tiha Bârgăului has a population of 6,640 (2026) across 242.5 km², or 27.4 people per km². It ranks 475 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,640 residents
- 242.5 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Tiha Bârgăului ranks No. 7 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 km in Tiha Bârgăului, compared with an average of 5.45 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.7 m³ in Tiha Bârgăului, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tiha Bârgăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (107 businesses).
Tiha Bârgăului in numbers
Where is Tiha Bârgăului?
Population of Tiha Bârgăului over time
Tiha Bârgăului had 6,648 residents in 2016 and 6,640 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,681 |
| 2022 | 6,683 |
| 2023 | 6,662 |
| 2024 | 6,698 |
| 2025 | 6,659 |
| 2026 | 6,640 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,966 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bistrița Bârgăului, 9.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeorz-Băi (12,375 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Tiha Bârgăului
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 | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,713 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.37 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,088 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 434 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.1 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.52 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 369 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 186 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 650 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.6 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 294 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.7 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,596 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tiha Bârgăului | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tiha Bârgăului
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 trade137 · 18.9%
- Transport and storage124 · 17.1%
- Manufacturing96 · 13.3%
- Construction95 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services52 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing49 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services39 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines107 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)95 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities86 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 11.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)68 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings61 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering59 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 7.7%
- Forestry and logging37 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tiha Bârgăului?
Tiha Bârgăului has 6,640 residents (2026), ranking 475 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tiha Bârgăului?
Tiha Bârgăului covers 242.5 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Tiha Bârgăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tiha Bârgăului went from 6,648 to 6,640, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Tiha Bârgăului?
Tiha Bârgăului is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.220, longitude 24.930.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tiha Bârgăului?
In Tiha Bârgăului, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 km (2025), ranking 2,713 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Tiha Bârgăului?
In Tiha Bârgăului, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,596 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Tiha Bârgăului?
The nearest to Tiha Bârgăului are Bistrița Bârgăului (9.0 km), Lunca Ilvei (14 km), Leșu (14 km), Prundu Bârgăului (15 km), Ilva Mare (17 km).