Bixad (Covasna County): population and statistics
Bixad has a population of 1,681 (2026) across 60.4 km², or 27.8 people per km². It ranks 2,604 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,681 residents
- 60.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Bixad ranks No. 34 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Bixad, compared with an average of 3.9% in Covasna County and 2.0% nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 3.7 nights in Bixad, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Covasna County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Bixad: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Bixad in numbers
Where is Bixad?
Neighbouring localities
- Micfalău4.4 km · 1,686
- Băile Tușnad4.9 km · 1,550
- Tușnad8.8 km · 2,218
- Turia9.4 km · 3,717
- Malnaș9.8 km · 1,017
- Cozmeni13 km · 2,246
- Bățani14 km · 4,813
- Bodoc14 km · 2,548
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bixad over time
Bixad had 1,821 residents in 2016 and 1,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,709 |
| 2022 | 1,695 |
| 2023 | 1,709 |
| 2024 | 1,696 |
| 2025 | 1,687 |
| 2026 | 1,681 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Micfalău, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turia (3,717 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Bixad
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 | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,094 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 771 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.7 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 132 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,308 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 184 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 221 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.6 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 454 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 695 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bixad | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bixad
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 trade15 · 18.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.3%
- Construction5 · 6.1%
- Other service activities5 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.0%
- Accommodation9 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.3%
- Forestry and logging5 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.9%
- Education4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bixad?
Bixad has 1,681 residents (2026), ranking 2,604 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bixad?
Bixad covers 60.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Bixad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bixad went from 1,821 to 1,681, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Bixad?
Bixad is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.101, longitude 25.868.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bixad?
In Bixad, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bixad?
In Bixad, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 3.7 nights (2025), ranking 132 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Bixad?
The nearest to Bixad are Micfalău (4.4 km), Băile Tușnad (4.9 km), Tușnad (8.8 km), Turia (9.4 km), Malnaș (9.8 km).