Cherechiu: population and statistics
Cherechiu has a population of 2,427 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 1,968 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,427 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Cherechiu ranks No. 66 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Cherechiu, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.2 m² in Cherechiu, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cherechiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Cherechiu in numbers
Where is Cherechiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Săcueni4.0 km · 12,286
- Tarcea9.2 km · 2,596
- Buduslău11 km · 1,970
- Șimian12 km · 3,940
- Petreu12 km · 3,082
- Sălacea14 km · 3,020
- Diosig14 km · 7,094
- Chișlaz14 km · 3,065
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cherechiu over time
Cherechiu had 2,490 residents in 2016 and 2,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,440 |
| 2022 | 2,431 |
| 2023 | 2,437 |
| 2024 | 2,444 |
| 2025 | 2,431 |
| 2026 | 2,427 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcueni (12,286 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Cherechiu
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 | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,089 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,776 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,032 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,381 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.2 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.65 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,995 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,762 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.24 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 381 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cherechiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cherechiu
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 trade23 · 29.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.7%
- Construction9 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 26.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cherechiu?
Cherechiu has 2,427 residents (2026), ranking 1,968 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cherechiu?
Cherechiu covers 54.2 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Cherechiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cherechiu went from 2,490 to 2,427, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Cherechiu?
Cherechiu is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.381, longitude 22.123.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cherechiu?
In Cherechiu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,089 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cherechiu?
In Cherechiu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,011 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cherechiu?
The nearest to Cherechiu are Săcueni (4.0 km), Tarcea (9.2 km), Buduslău (11 km), Șimian (12 km), Petreu (12 km).