Pogăceaua: population and statistics
Pogăceaua has a population of 1,970 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 51.9 people per km². It ranks 2,351 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,970 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Pogăceaua ranks No. 71 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.59 km in Pogăceaua, compared with an average of 6.68 km in Mureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.40 km in Pogăceaua, compared with an average of 5.44 km in Mureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Pogăceaua: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Pogăceaua in numbers
Where is Pogăceaua?
Population of Pogăceaua over time
Pogăceaua had 2,025 residents in 2016 and 1,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 1,980 |
| 2023 | 1,972 |
| 2024 | 1,949 |
| 2025 | 1,977 |
| 2026 | 1,970 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,319 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sânpetru de Câmpie, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râciu (3,502 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Pogăceaua
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 | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.40 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 96 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 809 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,778 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 410.7 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.59 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 19 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 437 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 221 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.06 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.7 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 501 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pogăceaua | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pogăceaua
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 · 28.0%
- Construction23 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 22.0%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.8%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pogăceaua?
Pogăceaua has 1,970 residents (2026), ranking 2,351 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pogăceaua?
Pogăceaua covers 38.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Pogăceaua growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pogăceaua went from 2,025 to 1,970, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Pogăceaua?
Pogăceaua is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.676, longitude 24.285.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogăceaua?
In Pogăceaua, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.59 km (2025), ranking 19 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogăceaua?
In Pogăceaua, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.40 km (2025), ranking 96 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Pogăceaua?
The nearest to Pogăceaua are Sânpetru de Câmpie (5.4 km), Șincai (6.4 km), Grebenișu de Câmpie (7.0 km), Șăulia (7.5 km), Râciu (8.7 km).