Fărăgău: population and statistics
Fărăgău has a population of 1,703 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 2,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,703 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Fărăgău ranks No. 81 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 km in Fărăgău, compared with an average of 3.70 km in Mureș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.9% in Fărăgău, compared with an average of 1.6% in Mureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Fărăgău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Fărăgău in numbers
Where is Fărăgău?
Neighbouring localities
- Breaza5.2 km · 2,421
- Cozma6.1 km · 455
- Băla6.3 km · 535
- Crăiești6.9 km · 778
- Voivodeni8.0 km · 1,701
- Lunca9.2 km · 2,194
- Glodeni10 km · 3,670
- Milaș11 km · 1,127
All localities in Mureș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Fărăgău over time
Fărăgău had 1,739 residents in 2016 and 1,703 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,748 |
| 2022 | 1,731 |
| 2023 | 1,734 |
| 2024 | 1,714 |
| 2025 | 1,707 |
| 2026 | 1,703 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,584 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Breaza, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Glodeni (3,670 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Fărăgău
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 | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,101 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 825 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,748 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.4 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,585 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 486 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 946 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.17 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,418 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.4 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,375 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.18 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,657 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fărăgău | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fărăgău
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 trade37 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage24 · 16.8%
- Construction18 · 12.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering11 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fărăgău?
Fărăgău has 1,703 residents (2026), ranking 2,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fărăgău?
Fărăgău covers 39.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Fărăgău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fărăgău went from 1,739 to 1,703, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Fărăgău?
Fărăgău is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.759, longitude 24.529.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărăgău?
In Fărăgău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 km (2025), ranking 1,657 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Fărăgău?
In Fărăgău, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.9% (2026), ranking 140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Fărăgău?
The nearest to Fărăgău are Breaza (5.2 km), Cozma (6.1 km), Băla (6.3 km), Crăiești (6.9 km), Voivodeni (8.0 km).