Dagâța: population and statistics
Dagâța has a population of 4,464 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 96.9 people per km². It ranks 903 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,464 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Dagâța ranks No. 53 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.5 ‰ in Dagâța, compared with an average of 46.5 ‰ in Iași County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.3 m³ in Dagâța, compared with an average of 30.8 m³ in Iași County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dagâța: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (11 businesses).
Dagâța in numbers
Where is Dagâța?
Neighbouring localities
- Pâncești4.5 km · 1,384
- Tansa8.1 km · 3,034
- Stănița8.3 km · 1,896
- Poienari9.0 km · 1,463
- Țibana11 km · 8,233
- Sagna12 km · 5,056
- Țibănești13 km · 8,030
- Bozieni13 km · 2,711
Localities of similar size
Population of Dagâța over time
Dagâța had 4,945 residents in 2016 and 4,464 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,723 |
| 2022 | 4,689 |
| 2023 | 4,640 |
| 2024 | 4,588 |
| 2025 | 4,528 |
| 2026 | 4,464 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,454 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pâncești, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țibana (8,233 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dagâța
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 | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,788 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,295 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 720 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.1 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,627 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.5 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,104 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.3 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,566 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.81 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,370 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dagâța | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dagâța
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 trade13 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 19.0%
- Construction8 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.2%
- Information and communication3 · 5.2%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 13.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 6.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 5.2%
- Employment activities3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dagâța?
Dagâța has 4,464 residents (2026), ranking 903 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dagâța?
Dagâța covers 46.1 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Dagâța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dagâța went from 4,945 to 4,464, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Dagâța?
Dagâța is in Iași County. Latitude 46.952, longitude 27.182.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dagâța?
In Dagâța, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,104 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dagâța?
In Dagâța, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,566 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Dagâța?
The nearest to Dagâța are Pâncești (4.5 km), Tansa (8.1 km), Stănița (8.3 km), Poienari (9.0 km), Țibana (11 km).