Cetatea de Baltă: population and statistics
Cetatea de Baltă has a population of 3,025 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 46.9 people per km². It ranks 1,564 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,025 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Cetatea de Baltă ranks No. 25 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.1% in Cetatea de Baltă, compared with an average of 2.7% in Alba County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Cetatea de Baltă, compared with an average of 53.1 ‰ in Alba County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cetatea de Baltă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Cetatea de Baltă in numbers
Where is Cetatea de Baltă?
Neighbouring localities
- Adămuș6.5 km · 5,156
- Jidvei6.8 km · 5,194
- Bazna8.6 km · 3,922
- Târnăveni11 km · 23,735
- Blăjel13 km · 2,227
- Târnava14 km · 3,339
- Bichiș14 km · 732
- Băgaciu14 km · 2,595
Localities of similar size
Population of Cetatea de Baltă over time
Cetatea de Baltă had 3,175 residents in 2016 and 3,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,071 |
| 2022 | 3,070 |
| 2023 | 3,062 |
| 2024 | 3,069 |
| 2025 | 3,043 |
| 2026 | 3,025 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alba County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,041 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Adămuș (5,156 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Cetatea de Baltă
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 | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.17 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,481 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,215 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,024 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 401.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,654 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.5 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 551 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 250 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 546 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 60 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 359 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 609 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetatea de Baltă | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cetatea de Baltă
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 trade18 · 26.1%
- Construction8 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.2%
- Real estate4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 10.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetatea de Baltă?
Cetatea de Baltă has 3,025 residents (2026), ranking 1,564 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cetatea de Baltă?
Cetatea de Baltă covers 64.5 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Cetatea de Baltă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cetatea de Baltă went from 3,175 to 3,025, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Cetatea de Baltă?
Cetatea de Baltă is in Alba County. Latitude 46.249, longitude 24.186.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cetatea de Baltă?
In Cetatea de Baltă, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.1% (2026), ranking 60 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetatea de Baltă?
In Cetatea de Baltă, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cetatea de Baltă?
The nearest to Cetatea de Baltă are Adămuș (6.5 km), Jidvei (6.8 km), Bazna (8.6 km), Târnăveni (11 km), Blăjel (13 km).