Bara (Timiș County): population and statistics
Bara has a population of 358 (2026) across 70.4 km², or 5.1 people per km². It ranks 3,173 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 358 residents
- 70.4 km²
- 5 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Bara ranks No. 98 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.3 ‰ in Bara, compared with an average of 79.2 ‰ in Timiș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bara: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (7 businesses).
Bara in numbers
Where is Bara?
Neighbouring localities
- Secaș4.6 km · 350
- Balinț8.4 km · 1,519
- Bethausen8.9 km · 2,873
- Ohaba Lungă11 km · 914
- Ghizela11 km · 1,181
- Ususău13 km · 1,505
- Mănăștiur14 km · 1,676
- Șiștarovăț15 km · 408
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bara over time
Bara had 323 residents in 2016 and 358 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 323 |
| 2022 | 315 |
| 2023 | 311 |
| 2024 | 309 |
| 2025 | 371 |
| 2026 | 358 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Timiș County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Secaș, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balinț (1,519 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Bara
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 | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.36 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 234 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,178 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 653.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.79 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
Environment
| Indicator | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 108.9 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Education
| Indicator | Bara | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Bara
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 trade8 · 24.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 21.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing3 · 9.1%
- Construction3 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage3 · 9.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bara?
Bara has 358 residents (2026), ranking 3,173 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bara?
Bara covers 70.4 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Bara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bara went from 323 to 358, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Bara?
Bara is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.893, longitude 21.881.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bara?
In Bara, “Existing dwellings” stands at 234 (2025), ranking 3,178 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Bara?
The nearest to Bara are Secaș (4.6 km), Balinț (8.4 km), Bethausen (8.9 km), Ohaba Lungă (11 km), Ghizela (11 km).