Vadu Săpat: population and statistics
Vadu Săpat has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 20.0 km², or 77.4 people per km². It ranks 2,689 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Vadu Săpat ranks No. 93 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.29 ‰ in Vadu Săpat, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.46 ‰ in Vadu Săpat, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Vadu Săpat: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Vadu Săpat in numbers
Where is Vadu Săpat?
Population of Vadu Săpat over time
Vadu Săpat had 1,725 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,608 |
| 2022 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 1,556 |
| 2024 | 1,569 |
| 2025 | 1,554 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,803 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ceptura (4,182 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Vadu Săpat
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 | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.72 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,141 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 163 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 856 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,712 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 553.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 897 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.94 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,713 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.07 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 842 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 113 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vadu Săpat | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vadu Săpat
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 trade28 · 19.2%
- Construction17 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 6.8%
- Real estate8 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.5%
- Accommodation8 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 5.5%
- Advertising and market research7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadu Săpat?
Vadu Săpat has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 2,689 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vadu Săpat?
Vadu Săpat covers 20.0 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Vadu Săpat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vadu Săpat went from 1,725 to 1,548, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Vadu Săpat?
Vadu Săpat is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.037, longitude 26.385.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Săpat?
In Vadu Săpat, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 113 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Săpat?
In Vadu Săpat, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.46 ‰ (2025), ranking 163 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Vadu Săpat?
The nearest to Vadu Săpat are Fântânele (4.1 km), Ceptura (4.6 km), Călugăreni (5.2 km), Mizil (6.0 km), Gura Vadului (6.6 km).