Turia: population and statistics
Turia has a population of 3,717 (2026) across 147.2 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 1,190 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,717 residents
- 147.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Turia ranks No. 17 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 24.5 nights in Turia, compared with an average of 3.2 nights in Covasna County and 2.0 nights nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Turia, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Covasna County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Turia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Turia in numbers
Where is Turia?
Population of Turia over time
Turia had 3,897 residents in 2016 and 3,717 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,856 |
| 2022 | 3,821 |
| 2023 | 3,812 |
| 2024 | 3,784 |
| 2025 | 3,756 |
| 2026 | 3,717 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,612 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Micfalău, 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Turia
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 | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,024 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.91 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,536 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,804 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,139 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.3 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.3 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,936 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 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.80 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 849 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 966 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 24.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 24 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11,978 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 22 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130.2 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 89 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.1 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,060 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.58 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 950 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turia | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turia | 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) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turia
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 trade46 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 9.1%
- Construction15 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 19.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging8 · 4.3%
- Accommodation8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turia?
Turia has 3,717 residents (2026), ranking 1,190 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turia?
Turia covers 147.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Turia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turia went from 3,897 to 3,717, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Turia?
Turia is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.064, longitude 25.978.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Turia?
In Turia, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 24.5 nights (2025), ranking 24 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turia?
In Turia, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Turia?
The nearest to Turia are Micfalău (8.9 km), Bixad (9.4 km), Sânzieni (10 km), Malnaș (12 km), Băile Tușnad (13 km).