Cogealac: population and statistics
Cogealac has a population of 5,076 (2026) across 169.4 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 730 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,076 residents
- 169.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Cogealac ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 354.6 ‰ in Cogealac, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 73.5 m³ in Cogealac, compared with an average of 54.9 m³ in Constanța County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Cogealac: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (73 businesses).
Cogealac in numbers
Where is Cogealac?
Population of Cogealac over time
Cogealac had 5,600 residents in 2016 and 5,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,358 |
| 2022 | 5,261 |
| 2023 | 5,194 |
| 2024 | 5,138 |
| 2025 | 5,124 |
| 2026 | 5,076 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beidaud, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihail Kogălniceanu (9,764 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Cogealac
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 | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.29 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,800 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,144 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 354.6 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,992 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.28 km | 2.82 km | 6.17 km | ranked 708 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 162 m³ | 7,223 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 743 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.9 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 73.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 161 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.67 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 251 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cogealac | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cogealac
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 trade117 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage83 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing59 · 10.2%
- Construction56 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services49 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing48 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines66 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services56 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities50 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings41 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering21 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cogealac?
Cogealac has 5,076 residents (2026), ranking 730 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cogealac?
Cogealac covers 169.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Cogealac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cogealac went from 5,600 to 5,076, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Cogealac?
Cogealac is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.616, longitude 28.462.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cogealac?
In Cogealac, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 354.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,992 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cogealac?
In Cogealac, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 73.5 m³ (2025), ranking 161 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Cogealac?
The nearest to Cogealac are Beidaud (8.7 km), Fântânele (9.0 km), Grădina (9.7 km), Pantelimon (11 km), Vulturu (16 km).