Sântimbru (Alba County): population and statistics
Sântimbru has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 67.0 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Sântimbru ranks No. 26 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 372 ‰ in Sântimbru, compared with an average of 268 ‰ in Alba County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sântimbru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Sântimbru in numbers
Where is Sântimbru?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciugud6.4 km · 3,448
- Berghin8.5 km · 1,894
- Mihalț8.7 km · 3,167
- Alba Iulia8.8 km · 74,137
- Teiuș8.8 km · 6,823
- Cricău10 km · 1,910
- Ohaba12 km · 541
- Daia Română13 km · 3,094
Localities of similar size
Population of Sântimbru over time
Sântimbru had 3,019 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,950 |
| 2022 | 2,905 |
| 2023 | 2,933 |
| 2024 | 2,919 |
| 2025 | 2,934 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,282 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciugud, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alba Iulia (74,137 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Sântimbru
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 | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.73 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,349 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,327 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,826 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.9 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.79 km | 5.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 155 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,497 m³ | 14,024 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 10 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 415 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.66 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 619 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 372 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,188 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 195 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 393 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.3 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 831 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.03 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 506 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 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: Sântimbru
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 trade83 · 19.7%
- Construction55 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage48 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing35 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services30 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 6.6%
- Real estate24 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings43 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities24 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sântimbru?
Sântimbru has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sântimbru?
Sântimbru covers 44.9 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Sântimbru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sântimbru went from 3,019 to 3,003, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Sântimbru?
Sântimbru is in Alba County. Latitude 46.122, longitude 23.666.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sântimbru?
In Sântimbru, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,497 m³ (2025), ranking 10 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântimbru?
In Sântimbru, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 372 ‰ (2024), ranking 91 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sântimbru?
The nearest to Sântimbru are Ciugud (6.4 km), Berghin (8.5 km), Mihalț (8.7 km), Alba Iulia (8.8 km), Teiuș (8.8 km).