Copălău: population and statistics
Copălău has a population of 4,258 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 81.3 people per km². It ranks 970 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,258 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Copălău ranks No. 30 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.1 m² in Copălău, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Botoșani County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Copălău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Copălău in numbers
Where is Copălău?
Population of Copălău over time
Copălău had 4,385 residents in 2016 and 4,258 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,323 |
| 2022 | 4,300 |
| 2023 | 4,284 |
| 2024 | 4,301 |
| 2025 | 4,277 |
| 2026 | 4,258 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,339 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Flămânzi (11,100 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Copălău
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 | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.37 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,435 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,694 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,267 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.8 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.05 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 371 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.05 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 622 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 996 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,857 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,081 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 367 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Copălău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copălău
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 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.1%
- Construction14 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 3.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing5 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copălău?
Copălău has 4,258 residents (2026), ranking 970 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copălău?
Copălău covers 52.4 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Copălău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copălău went from 4,385 to 4,258, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Copălău?
Copălău is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.602, longitude 26.859.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Copălău?
In Copălău, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5 m³ (2025), ranking 996 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Copălău?
In Copălău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.1 m² (2025), ranking 2,967 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Copălău?
The nearest to Copălău are Flămânzi (4.3 km), Coșula (5.4 km), Sulița (7.6 km), Frumușica (9.1 km), Bălușeni (9.7 km).