Recea (Brașov County): population and statistics
Recea has a population of 3,489 (2026) across 161.8 km², or 21.6 people per km². It ranks 1,284 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,489 residents
- 161.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Recea ranks No. 31 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.6 ‰ in Recea, compared with an average of 21.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.18 km in Recea, compared with an average of 4.13 km in Brașov County and 4.84 km nationally.
Recea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Recea in numbers
Where is Recea?
Neighbouring localities
- Hârseni6.0 km · 2,348
- Lisa7.6 km · 1,874
- Sâmbăta de Sus10.0 km · 1,589
- Voila11 km · 3,143
- Beclean11 km · 1,972
- Făgăraș13 km · 35,229
- Mândra13 km · 3,150
- Drăguș13 km · 1,058
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Recea over time
Recea had 3,252 residents in 2016 and 3,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,365 |
| 2022 | 3,377 |
| 2023 | 3,403 |
| 2024 | 3,421 |
| 2025 | 3,436 |
| 2026 | 3,489 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,660 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Hârseni, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Recea
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 | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.6 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 105 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,579 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,480 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,572 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.2 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.25 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 298 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 168 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 728 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.45 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 312 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 503 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 399 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,492 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Recea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Recea
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 trade76 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage48 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services40 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing39 · 10.6%
- Construction27 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 5.7%
- Other service activities16 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities15 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities15 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Recea?
Recea has 3,489 residents (2026), ranking 1,284 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Recea?
Recea covers 161.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Recea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Recea went from 3,252 to 3,489, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Recea?
Recea is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.731, longitude 24.945.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recea?
In Recea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recea?
In Recea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.18 km (2025), ranking 2,579 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Recea?
The nearest to Recea are Hârseni (6.0 km), Lisa (7.6 km), Sâmbăta de Sus (10.0 km), Voila (11 km), Beclean (11 km).