Zagon: population and statistics
Zagon has a population of 4,910 (2026) across 290.6 km², or 16.9 people per km². It ranks 777 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,910 residents
- 290.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Zagon ranks No. 9 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Zagon, compared with an average of 1.99 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 78.1 m² in Zagon, compared with an average of 49.7 m² in Covasna County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Zagon: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Zagon in numbers
Where is Zagon?
Population of Zagon over time
Zagon had 5,348 residents in 2016 and 4,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,147 |
| 2022 | 5,065 |
| 2023 | 5,039 |
| 2024 | 4,980 |
| 2025 | 4,935 |
| 2026 | 4,910 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,707 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Zagon
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 | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 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) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,162 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 411 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 644.0 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 434 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.1 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 45 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.9 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,679 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 | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.5 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,309 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.52 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 438 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zagon | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zagon
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 trade53 · 23.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing30 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.2%
- Construction20 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.0%
- Other service activities11 · 4.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 11.5%
- Forestry and logging23 · 10.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zagon?
Zagon has 4,910 residents (2026), ranking 777 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zagon?
Zagon covers 290.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Zagon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zagon went from 5,348 to 4,910, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Zagon?
Zagon is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.720, longitude 26.222.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zagon?
In Zagon, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Zagon?
In Zagon, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 78.1 m² (2025), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Zagon?
The nearest to Zagon are Comandău (8.9 km), Barcani (11 km), Sita Buzăului (13 km), Covasna (15 km), Întorsura Buzăului (16 km).