Întorsura Buzăului: population and statistics
Întorsura Buzăului has a population of 9,255 (2026) across 60.2 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 297 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,255 residents
- 60.2 km²
- 154 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Întorsura Buzăului ranks No. 4 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 222 ‰ in Întorsura Buzăului, compared with an average of 147 ‰ in Covasna County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.49 ‰ in Întorsura Buzăului, compared with an average of 1.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Întorsura Buzăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (124 businesses).
Întorsura Buzăului in numbers
Where is Întorsura Buzăului?
Population of Întorsura Buzăului over time
Întorsura Buzăului had 9,373 residents in 2016 and 9,255 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,373 |
| 2022 | 9,351 |
| 2023 | 9,298 |
| 2024 | 9,306 |
| 2025 | 9,267 |
| 2026 | 9,255 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,438 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Barcani, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tărlungeni (14,812 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Întorsura Buzăului
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 | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.25 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,699 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,623 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 339 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.5 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.92 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 528 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 254 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 563 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.3 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,323 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.76 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 546 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.49 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 204 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Întorsura Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 222 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Întorsura Buzăului
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 trade175 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage135 · 14.8%
- Construction87 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing83 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services77 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 7.2%
- Other service activities50 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical44 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines124 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)119 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities80 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings61 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities51 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities38 · 4.2%
- Forestry and logging35 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities35 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Întorsura Buzăului?
Întorsura Buzăului has 9,255 residents (2026), ranking 297 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Întorsura Buzăului?
Întorsura Buzăului covers 60.2 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Întorsura Buzăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Întorsura Buzăului went from 9,373 to 9,255, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Întorsura Buzăului?
Întorsura Buzăului is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.673, longitude 26.034.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Întorsura Buzăului?
In Întorsura Buzăului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 222 ‰ (2025), ranking 77 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Întorsura Buzăului?
In Întorsura Buzăului, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.49 ‰ (2024), ranking 204 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Întorsura Buzăului?
The nearest to Întorsura Buzăului are Barcani (6.0 km), Sita Buzăului (9.1 km), Valea Mare (9.5 km), Dobârlău (10 km), Vama Buzăului (11 km).