Micfalău: population and statistics
Micfalău has a population of 1,686 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 2,596 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,686 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Micfalău ranks No. 33 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.9 ‰ in Micfalău, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Micfalău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Micfalău in numbers
Where is Micfalău?
Neighbouring localities
- Bixad4.4 km · 1,681
- Malnaș5.5 km · 1,017
- Turia8.9 km · 3,717
- Băile Tușnad9.2 km · 1,550
- Bodoc9.7 km · 2,548
- Tușnad13 km · 2,218
- Bățani14 km · 4,813
- Ghidfalău16 km · 2,680
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Micfalău over time
Micfalău had 1,852 residents in 2016 and 1,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,796 |
| 2022 | 1,769 |
| 2023 | 1,729 |
| 2024 | 1,721 |
| 2025 | 1,696 |
| 2026 | 1,686 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bixad, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turia (3,717 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Micfalău
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 | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.30 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,453 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 782 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,820 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.8 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,845 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.63 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 561 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 929 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 343 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 472 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.6 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 718 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.03 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 853 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Micfalău | 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 | Micfalău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 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: Micfalău
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 trade24 · 27.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 16.1%
- Transport and storage13 · 14.9%
- Construction11 · 12.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.4%
- Other service activities3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products4 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Micfalău?
Micfalău has 1,686 residents (2026), ranking 2,596 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Micfalău?
Micfalău covers 37.6 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Micfalău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Micfalău went from 1,852 to 1,686, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Micfalău?
Micfalău is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.062, longitude 25.862.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Micfalău?
In Micfalău, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 61 m³ (2025), ranking 929 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Micfalău?
In Micfalău, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,815 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Micfalău?
The nearest to Micfalău are Bixad (4.4 km), Malnaș (5.5 km), Turia (8.9 km), Băile Tușnad (9.2 km), Bodoc (9.7 km).