Coaș: population and statistics
Coaș has a population of 1,444 (2026) across 26.9 km², or 53.6 people per km². It ranks 2,775 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,444 residents
- 26.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Coaș ranks No. 67 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Coaș, compared with an average of 1.6% in Maramureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.8 ‰ in Coaș, compared with an average of 6.8 ‰ in Maramureș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Coaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Coaș in numbers
Where is Coaș?
Population of Coaș over time
Coaș had 1,410 residents in 2016 and 1,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,427 |
| 2022 | 1,416 |
| 2023 | 1,431 |
| 2024 | 1,441 |
| 2025 | 1,456 |
| 2026 | 1,444 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,775 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Remetea Chioarului (2,981 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Coaș
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 | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.36 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 706 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.31 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 108 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 704 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,920 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.5 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,554 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,043 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.93 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 114 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.51 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 62 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 190 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 676 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.16 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 455 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 846 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.76 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 185 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coaș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coaș
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 trade26 · 22.8%
- Construction16 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage16 · 14.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.9%
- Accommodation6 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.4%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coaș?
Coaș has 1,444 residents (2026), ranking 2,775 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coaș?
Coaș covers 26.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Coaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coaș went from 1,410 to 1,444, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Coaș?
Coaș is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.511, longitude 23.610.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Coaș?
In Coaș, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coaș?
In Coaș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,068 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Coaș?
The nearest to Coaș are Remetea Chioarului (6.0 km), Copalnic-Mănăștur (6.9 km), Săcălășeni (7.5 km), Dumbrăvița (10 km), Șomcuta Mare (11 km).