Comandău: population and statistics
Comandău has a population of 918 (2026) across 31.5 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 3,079 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 918 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Comandău ranks No. 45 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Comandău, compared with an average of 1.34 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Comandău, compared with an average of 0.45 ‰ in Covasna County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Comandău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Comandău in numbers
Where is Comandău?
Population of Comandău over time
Comandău had 1,011 residents in 2016 and 918 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 952 |
| 2022 | 948 |
| 2023 | 944 |
| 2024 | 940 |
| 2025 | 932 |
| 2026 | 918 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,416 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Comandău
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 | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.08 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,495 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.45 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 217 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 540 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,098 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.2 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 78 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,193 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 109 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150.3 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 79 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.3 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,248 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,385 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Comandău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Comandău
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 trade20 · 22.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.8%
- Construction8 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.3%
- Forestry and logging7 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.7%
- Accommodation7 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 6.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Comandău?
Comandău has 918 residents (2026), ranking 3,079 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Comandău?
Comandău covers 31.5 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Comandău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Comandău went from 1,011 to 918, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Comandău?
Comandău is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.722, longitude 26.337.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comandău?
In Comandău, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comandău?
In Comandău, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Comandău?
The nearest to Comandău are Zagon (8.9 km), Gura Teghii (13 km), Covasna (18 km), Ghelința (19 km), Barcani (20 km).