Sadova (Suceava County): population and statistics
Sadova has a population of 2,607 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 38.8 people per km². It ranks 1,841 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,607 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Sadova ranks No. 95 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.06 ‰ in Sadova, compared with an average of 2.87 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 154.2 ‰ in Sadova, compared with an average of 30.8 ‰ in Suceava County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Sadova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (78 businesses).
Sadova in numbers
Where is Sadova?
Population of Sadova over time
Sadova had 2,508 residents in 2016 and 2,607 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,592 |
| 2022 | 2,589 |
| 2023 | 2,584 |
| 2024 | 2,592 |
| 2025 | 2,617 |
| 2026 | 2,607 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung Moldovenesc (22,043 residents), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Sadova
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 | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,318 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.06 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 115 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,057 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,331 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 405.4 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,603 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.1 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,049 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 216 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.25 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 382 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 91 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 879 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 196 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.75 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.2 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 81 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,193 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 73 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154.2 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 75 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.0 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,595 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 |
Education
| Indicator | Sadova | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sadova
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 trade98 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage81 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing57 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services54 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 9.3%
- Construction41 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines72 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities53 · 9.7%
- Accommodation40 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities36 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)33 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings27 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sadova?
Sadova has 2,607 residents (2026), ranking 1,841 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sadova?
Sadova covers 67.2 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Sadova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sadova went from 2,508 to 2,607, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Sadova?
Sadova is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.538, longitude 25.507.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadova?
In Sadova, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.06 ‰ (2025), ranking 115 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadova?
In Sadova, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 154.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 75 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Sadova?
The nearest to Sadova are Câmpulung Moldovenesc (3.4 km), Pojorâta (8.6 km), Vatra Moldoviței (9.8 km), Fundu Moldovei (11 km), Frumosu (15 km).