Cocorăștii Colț: population and statistics
Cocorăștii Colț has a population of 2,790 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 1,734 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,790 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 106 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Cocorăștii Colț ranks No. 72 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.11 km in Cocorăștii Colț, compared with an average of 2.89 km in Prahova County and 3.05 km nationally.
Cocorăștii Colț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Cocorăștii Colț in numbers
Where is Cocorăștii Colț?
Population of Cocorăștii Colț over time
Cocorăștii Colț had 2,986 residents in 2016 and 2,790 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,873 |
| 2022 | 2,872 |
| 2023 | 2,855 |
| 2024 | 2,852 |
| 2025 | 2,829 |
| 2026 | 2,790 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,686 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mănești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cornești (5,737 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Cocorăștii Colț
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 | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 922 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 281 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,242 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,981 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.43 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 133 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,233 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 17 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,854 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.11 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 123 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cocorăștii Colț | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cocorăștii Colț
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 trade59 · 24.1%
- Construction36 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.5%
- Other service activities11 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 15.9%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings25 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.2%
- Civil engineering23 · 9.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cocorăștii Colț?
Cocorăștii Colț has 2,790 residents (2026), ranking 1,734 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cocorăștii Colț?
Cocorăștii Colț covers 26.3 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Cocorăștii Colț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cocorăștii Colț went from 2,986 to 2,790, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Cocorăștii Colț?
Cocorăștii Colț is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 25.900.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cocorăștii Colț?
In Cocorăștii Colț, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,233 m³ (2025), ranking 17 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cocorăștii Colț?
In Cocorăștii Colț, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.11 km (2025), ranking 123 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Cocorăștii Colț?
The nearest to Cocorăștii Colț are Mănești (5.4 km), Cornești (6.2 km), Șirna (6.8 km), Târgșoru Vechi (7.5 km), Tinosu (9.5 km).