Cenade: population and statistics
Cenade has a population of 1,046 (2026) across 44.6 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 3,027 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,046 residents
- 44.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cenade ranks No. 66 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.91 ‰ in Cenade, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Cenade: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (6 businesses).
Cenade in numbers
Where is Cenade?
Neighbouring localities
- Șeica Mică6.3 km · 1,773
- Păuca8.5 km · 1,742
- Cergău8.6 km · 1,543
- Micăsasa11 km · 1,955
- Loamneș11 km · 2,886
- Valea Lungă11 km · 3,057
- Roșia de Secaș12 km · 1,561
- Ludoș15 km · 615
Localities of similar size
Population of Cenade over time
Cenade had 984 residents in 2016 and 1,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 1,014 |
| 2023 | 1,022 |
| 2024 | 1,039 |
| 2025 | 1,050 |
| 2026 | 1,046 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,242 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șeica Mică (1,773 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Cenade
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 | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.66 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 960 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 438 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,150 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,443 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 170 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.08 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 238 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 169 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 727 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.87 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.0 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,657 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.91 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 11 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cenade | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cenade
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
- Construction6 · 18.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade6 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage5 · 15.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing3 · 9.4%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cenade?
Cenade has 1,046 residents (2026), ranking 3,027 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cenade?
Cenade covers 44.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Cenade growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cenade went from 984 to 1,046, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Cenade?
Cenade is in Alba County. Latitude 46.047, longitude 24.005.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cenade?
In Cenade, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.91 ‰ (2024), ranking 11 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Cenade?
In Cenade, “Existing dwellings” stands at 438 (2025), ranking 3,150 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Cenade?
The nearest to Cenade are Șeica Mică (6.3 km), Păuca (8.5 km), Cergău (8.6 km), Micăsasa (11 km), Loamneș (11 km).