Cincu: population and statistics
Cincu has a population of 1,956 (2026) across 116.9 km², or 16.7 people per km². It ranks 2,359 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,956 residents
- 116.9 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Cincu ranks No. 51 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 86.4 m³ in Cincu, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Cincu, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cincu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Cincu in numbers
Where is Cincu?
Neighbouring localities
- Merghindeal9.5 km · 1,582
- Șoarș9.5 km · 2,126
- Bruiu9.9 km · 942
- Voila12 km · 3,143
- Beclean13 km · 1,972
- Viștea14 km · 2,303
- Iacobeni14 km · 3,481
- Făgăraș15 km · 35,229
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cincu over time
Cincu had 2,000 residents in 2016 and 1,956 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,039 |
| 2022 | 2,005 |
| 2023 | 1,977 |
| 2024 | 1,960 |
| 2025 | 1,946 |
| 2026 | 1,956 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,378 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Merghindeal, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voila (3,143 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Cincu
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 | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.64 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 319 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 806 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,784 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.1 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,537 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 445 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 130 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 805 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.07 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 819 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 585 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 86.4 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 107 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cincu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cincu
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 trade36 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.9%
- Construction12 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.5%
- Real estate7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cincu?
Cincu has 1,956 residents (2026), ranking 2,359 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cincu?
Cincu covers 116.9 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Cincu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cincu went from 2,000 to 1,956, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Cincu?
Cincu is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.914, longitude 24.805.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cincu?
In Cincu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 86.4 m³ (2025), ranking 107 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cincu?
In Cincu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cincu?
The nearest to Cincu are Merghindeal (9.5 km), Șoarș (9.5 km), Bruiu (9.9 km), Voila (12 km), Beclean (13 km).