Cazasu: population and statistics
Cazasu has a population of 4,393 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 927 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +28.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,393 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 161 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Cazasu ranks No. 7 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 40 ‰ in Cazasu, compared with an average of 128 ‰ in Brăila County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.47 ‰ in Cazasu, compared with an average of 1.08 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Cazasu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (111 businesses).
Cazasu in numbers
Where is Cazasu?
Population of Cazasu over time
Cazasu had 3,428 residents in 2016 and 4,393 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,757 |
| 2022 | 3,838 |
| 2023 | 3,980 |
| 2024 | 4,117 |
| 2025 | 4,277 |
| 2026 | 4,393 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,814 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Cazasu
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 | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.60 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,607 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.47 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 67 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,994 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 966 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 270 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 102 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.74 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 434 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 275 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 497 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.3 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.60 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 121 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 446 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 630 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.8 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 753 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cazasu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 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: Cazasu
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 trade146 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage68 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services63 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical54 · 8.5%
- Construction51 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing44 · 6.9%
- Other service activities39 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods29 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings28 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities27 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy22 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cazasu?
Cazasu has 4,393 residents (2026), ranking 927 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cazasu?
Cazasu covers 27.2 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Cazasu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cazasu went from 3,428 to 4,393, a change of +28.2%.
Where is Cazasu?
Cazasu is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.263, longitude 27.891.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cazasu?
In Cazasu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cazasu?
In Cazasu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.47 ‰ (2025), ranking 67 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Cazasu?
The nearest to Cazasu are Siliștea (5.2 km), Brăila (5.2 km), Chiscani (9.5 km), Tudor Vladimirescu (10 km), Vădeni (12 km).