Mehadica: population and statistics
Mehadica has a population of 605 (2026) across 117.0 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 3,147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 605 residents
- 117.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Mehadica ranks No. 75 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 281.0 m³ in Mehadica, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 16.5 in Mehadica, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Caraș-Severin County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Mehadica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Mehadica in numbers
Where is Mehadica?
Population of Mehadica over time
Mehadica had 696 residents in 2016 and 605 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 625 |
| 2022 | 634 |
| 2023 | 618 |
| 2024 | 618 |
| 2025 | 609 |
| 2026 | 605 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cornea (1,632 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Mehadica
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 | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.40 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 592 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 498 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,126 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 823.1 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.0 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 328 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 281.0 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 5 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.75 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 186 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Mehadica | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mehadica
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 trade12 · 29.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 14.6%
- Construction5 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 7.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mehadica?
Mehadica has 605 residents (2026), ranking 3,147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mehadica?
Mehadica covers 117.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Mehadica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mehadica went from 696 to 605, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Mehadica?
Mehadica is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.039, longitude 22.264.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mehadica?
In Mehadica, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 281.0 m³ (2025), ranking 5 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mehadica?
In Mehadica, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 17 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Mehadica?
The nearest to Mehadica are Cornea (4.3 km), Lăpușnicel (7.8 km), Domașnea (8.0 km), Luncavița (8.3 km), Iablanița (12 km).