Măgura (Buzău County): population and statistics
Măgura has a population of 2,174 (2026) across 26.4 km², or 82.3 people per km². It ranks 2,197 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,174 residents
- 26.4 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Măgura ranks No. 55 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.30 ‰ in Măgura, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Măgura: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Măgura in numbers
Where is Măgura?
Neighbouring localities
- Pârscov3.0 km · 5,155
- Unguriu4.6 km · 2,116
- Tisău6.4 km · 4,179
- Viperești7.8 km · 3,316
- Berca10 km · 7,830
- Cozieni10 km · 1,582
- Vernești13 km · 9,444
- Scorțoasa15 km · 2,326
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Măgura over time
Măgura had 2,153 residents in 2016 and 2,174 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,148 |
| 2022 | 2,159 |
| 2023 | 2,151 |
| 2024 | 2,165 |
| 2025 | 2,176 |
| 2026 | 2,174 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,700 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pârscov (5,155 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Măgura
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 | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.59 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 325 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,718 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,000 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,435 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.0 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,892 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,012 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.38 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 341 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,762 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 135 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98.4 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 115 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.20 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 625 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.30 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 220 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgura | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgura
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 trade39 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.2%
- Construction19 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation14 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.3%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.0%
- Accommodation11 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgura?
Măgura has 2,174 residents (2026), ranking 2,197 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgura?
Măgura covers 26.4 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Măgura growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgura went from 2,153 to 2,174, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Măgura?
Măgura is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.257, longitude 26.560.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Măgura?
In Măgura, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1 m³ (2025), ranking 1,012 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgura?
In Măgura, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 220 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Măgura?
The nearest to Măgura are Pârscov (3.0 km), Unguriu (4.6 km), Tisău (6.4 km), Viperești (7.8 km), Berca (10 km).