Sita Buzăului: population and statistics
Sita Buzăului has a population of 4,748 (2026) across 131.3 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 822 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,748 residents
- 131.3 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Sita Buzăului ranks No. 11 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Sita Buzăului, compared with an average of 1.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 365.0 ‰ in Sita Buzăului, compared with an average of 438.5 ‰ in Covasna County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Sita Buzăului: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (64 businesses).
Sita Buzăului in numbers
Where is Sita Buzăului?
Population of Sita Buzăului over time
Sita Buzăului had 4,882 residents in 2016 and 4,748 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,825 |
| 2022 | 4,786 |
| 2023 | 4,810 |
| 2024 | 4,781 |
| 2025 | 4,753 |
| 2026 | 4,748 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Întorsura Buzăului (9,255 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Sita 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 | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | 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) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,733 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,218 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 365.0 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,935 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.3 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 622 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.9 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,684 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | 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) | 429 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 406 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 570 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,182 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,242 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sita Buzăului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sita 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 trade78 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage68 · 18.0%
- Manufacturing43 · 11.4%
- Construction35 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines64 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 12.2%
- Forestry and logging31 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)24 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.0%
- Accommodation15 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sita Buzăului?
Sita Buzăului has 4,748 residents (2026), ranking 822 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sita Buzăului?
Sita Buzăului covers 131.3 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Sita Buzăului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sita Buzăului went from 4,882 to 4,748, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Sita Buzăului?
Sita Buzăului is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.622, longitude 26.126.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sita Buzăului?
In Sita Buzăului, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,689 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sita Buzăului?
In Sita Buzăului, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 365.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,935 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Sita Buzăului?
The nearest to Sita Buzăului are Întorsura Buzăului (9.1 km), Barcani (11 km), Vama Buzăului (12 km), Zagon (13 km), Valea Mare (18 km).