Barcani: population and statistics
Barcani has a population of 4,016 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 61.2 people per km². It ranks 1,074 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,016 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Barcani ranks No. 15 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.65 km in Barcani, compared with an average of 4.46 km in Covasna County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Barcani, compared with an average of 0.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Barcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Barcani in numbers
Where is Barcani?
Population of Barcani over time
Barcani had 4,022 residents in 2016 and 4,016 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,998 |
| 2022 | 3,986 |
| 2023 | 4,028 |
| 2024 | 4,005 |
| 2025 | 4,028 |
| 2026 | 4,016 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,196 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Întorsura Buzăului (9,255 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Barcani
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 | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.38 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,147 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,431 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,648 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 356.3 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,984 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.99 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 300 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 520 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 551 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.7 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.65 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 83 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Barcani | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Barcani
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 trade42 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.6%
- Construction23 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.2%
- Accommodation10 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barcani?
Barcani has 4,016 residents (2026), ranking 1,074 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Barcani?
Barcani covers 65.7 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Barcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Barcani went from 4,022 to 4,016, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Barcani?
Barcani is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.712, longitude 26.086.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Barcani?
In Barcani, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.65 km (2025), ranking 83 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Barcani?
In Barcani, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,817 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Barcani?
The nearest to Barcani are Întorsura Buzăului (6.0 km), Valea Mare (7.8 km), Sita Buzăului (11 km), Zagon (11 km), Dobârlău (13 km).