Hangu: population and statistics
Hangu has a population of 3,414 (2026) across 129.3 km², or 26.4 people per km². It ranks 1,327 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,414 residents
- 129.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Hangu ranks No. 50 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Hangu, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.7 m² in Hangu, compared with an average of 51.4 m² in Neamț County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Hangu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Hangu in numbers
Where is Hangu?
Population of Hangu over time
Hangu had 3,947 residents in 2016 and 3,414 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,684 |
| 2022 | 3,633 |
| 2023 | 3,563 |
| 2024 | 3,503 |
| 2025 | 3,468 |
| 2026 | 3,414 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Teiului, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pipirig (8,842 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Hangu
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 | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.82 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 308 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,377 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 679 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 696.3 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 272 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.86 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 158 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.4 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 143 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,974 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 121 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.0 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 196 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,025 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 555 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hangu | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hangu
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 trade47 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage38 · 16.5%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 13.5%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.8%
- Construction16 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.7%
- Accommodation20 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 7.4%
- Forestry and logging15 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hangu?
Hangu has 3,414 residents (2026), ranking 1,327 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hangu?
Hangu covers 129.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Hangu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hangu went from 3,947 to 3,414, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Hangu?
Hangu is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.078, longitude 26.049.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hangu?
In Hangu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Hangu?
In Hangu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.7 m² (2025), ranking 206 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Hangu?
The nearest to Hangu are Poiana Teiului (8.6 km), Ceahlău (10 km), Crăcăoani (11 km), Agapia (17 km), Gârcina (17 km).