Sântana: population and statistics
Sântana has a population of 15,367 (2026) across 107.3 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 149 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,367 residents
- 107.3 km²
- 143 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Sântana ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 329.5 ‰ in Sântana, compared with an average of 454.7 ‰ in Arad County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Sântana, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Arad County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Sântana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (155 businesses).
Sântana in numbers
Where is Sântana?
Neighbouring localities
- Olari5.3 km · 1,988
- Șimand6.1 km · 4,337
- Zărand8.8 km · 2,994
- Zimandu Nou11 km · 5,358
- Șiria12 km · 9,061
- Macea13 km · 7,145
- Pâncota15 km · 8,225
- Curtici15 km · 8,981
Localities of similar size
Population of Sântana over time
Sântana had 15,663 residents in 2016 and 15,367 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,645 |
| 2022 | 15,578 |
| 2023 | 15,505 |
| 2024 | 15,498 |
| 2025 | 15,464 |
| 2026 | 15,367 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,027 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Olari, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arad (164,631 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Sântana
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 | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.89 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,273 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,063 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 204 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 329.5 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,085 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 536 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 730 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.89 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 531 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 228 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 583 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.95 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,704 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,138 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sântana | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sântana
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 trade216 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage125 · 12.4%
- Construction107 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services94 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical85 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing68 · 6.7%
- Real estate65 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services57 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)155 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)147 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines106 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities97 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings73 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities65 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities55 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities45 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities43 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sântana?
Sântana has 15,367 residents (2026), ranking 149 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sântana?
Sântana covers 107.3 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Sântana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sântana went from 15,663 to 15,367, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Sântana?
Sântana is in Arad County. Latitude 46.350, longitude 21.500.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântana?
In Sântana, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 329.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,085 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântana?
In Sântana, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Sântana?
The nearest to Sântana are Olari (5.3 km), Șimand (6.1 km), Zărand (8.8 km), Zimandu Nou (11 km), Șiria (12 km).