Săgeata: population and statistics
Săgeata has a population of 4,147 (2026) across 102.4 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 1,019 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,147 residents
- 102.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Săgeata ranks No. 25 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 69.1 m² in Săgeata, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.3 ‰ in Săgeata, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Săgeata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Săgeata in numbers
Where is Săgeata?
Population of Săgeata over time
Săgeata had 4,775 residents in 2016 and 4,147 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,469 |
| 2022 | 4,359 |
| 2023 | 4,263 |
| 2024 | 4,202 |
| 2025 | 4,183 |
| 2026 | 4,147 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gălbinași, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vadu Pașii (10,247 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Săgeata
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 | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 293 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.38 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 488 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,349 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 694 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.4 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 193 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.38 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.0 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 985 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.16 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 224 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săgeata | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săgeata
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 trade74 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage44 · 15.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.2%
- Construction25 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services21 · 7.4%
- Other service activities16 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săgeata?
Săgeata has 4,147 residents (2026), ranking 1,019 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săgeata?
Săgeata covers 102.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Săgeata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săgeata went from 4,775 to 4,147, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Săgeata?
Săgeata is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 26.983.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Săgeata?
In Săgeata, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 69.1 m² (2025), ranking 193 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săgeata?
In Săgeata, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 293 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Săgeata?
The nearest to Săgeata are Gălbinași (5.4 km), Cilibia (7.5 km), Țintești (9.9 km), Vadu Pașii (9.9 km), Cochirleanca (13 km).