Gurasada: population and statistics
Gurasada has a population of 1,277 (2026) across 93.6 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 2,892 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,277 residents
- 93.6 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Gurasada ranks No. 48 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 15.7 in Gurasada, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.9 ‰ in Gurasada, compared with an average of 13.9 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Gurasada: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Gurasada in numbers
Where is Gurasada?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobra4.4 km · 3,199
- Ilia5.8 km · 3,356
- Burjuc7.7 km · 737
- Vorța9.9 km · 683
- Lăpugiu de Jos11 km · 1,403
- Brănișca15 km · 1,448
- Zam16 km · 1,502
- Vețel17 km · 2,898
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gurasada over time
Gurasada had 1,418 residents in 2016 and 1,277 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,281 |
| 2022 | 1,262 |
| 2023 | 1,261 |
| 2024 | 1,262 |
| 2025 | 1,270 |
| 2026 | 1,277 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,104 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobra (3,199 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Gurasada
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 | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.70 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 230 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 901 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,632 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 705.6 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 255 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.35 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 327 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gurasada | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gurasada
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 trade27 · 21.6%
- Manufacturing15 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.4%
- Construction7 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.6%
- Accommodation7 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurasada?
Gurasada has 1,277 residents (2026), ranking 2,892 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gurasada?
Gurasada covers 93.6 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Gurasada growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gurasada went from 1,418 to 1,277, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Gurasada?
Gurasada is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.951, longitude 22.588.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurasada?
In Gurasada, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 20 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurasada?
In Gurasada, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Gurasada?
The nearest to Gurasada are Dobra (4.4 km), Ilia (5.8 km), Burjuc (7.7 km), Vorța (9.9 km), Lăpugiu de Jos (11 km).