Gepiu: population and statistics
Gepiu has a population of 2,184 (2026) across 42.4 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 2,185 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +17.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,184 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Gepiu ranks No. 76 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.73 km in Gepiu, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.07 ‰ in Gepiu, compared with an average of 4.52 ‰ in Bihor County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Gepiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Gepiu in numbers
Where is Gepiu?
Population of Gepiu over time
Gepiu had 1,852 residents in 2016 and 2,184 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,992 |
| 2022 | 1,996 |
| 2023 | 2,071 |
| 2024 | 2,107 |
| 2025 | 2,168 |
| 2026 | 2,184 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,936 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cefa, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nojorid (8,003 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Gepiu
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 | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.86 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 223 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,328 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,136 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,195 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.07 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 202 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 115 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,046 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 118 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 363 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.73 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 3 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gepiu | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gepiu
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 trade70 · 20.2%
- Construction49 · 14.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical42 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage41 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services31 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 6.1%
- Other service activities15 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings40 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering30 · 8.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing27 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gepiu?
Gepiu has 2,184 residents (2026), ranking 2,185 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gepiu?
Gepiu covers 42.4 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Gepiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gepiu went from 1,852 to 2,184, a change of +17.9%.
Where is Gepiu?
Gepiu is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.918, longitude 21.800.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gepiu?
In Gepiu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.73 km (2025), ranking 3 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gepiu?
In Gepiu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.07 ‰ (2026), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Gepiu?
The nearest to Gepiu are Cefa (6.7 km), Sânnicolau Român (7.4 km), Nojorid (8.1 km), Mădăras (11 km), Husasău de Tinca (14 km).