Sânnicolau Român: population and statistics
Sânnicolau Român has a population of 2,399 (2026) across 77.1 km², or 31.1 people per km². It ranks 1,989 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,399 residents
- 77.1 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Sânnicolau Român ranks No. 68 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 69.6 m² in Sânnicolau Român, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Sânnicolau Român, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sânnicolau Român: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Sânnicolau Român in numbers
Where is Sânnicolau Român?
Neighbouring localities
- Cefa5.2 km · 2,338
- Gepiu7.4 km · 2,184
- Toboliu8.4 km · 2,128
- Nojorid10 km · 8,003
- Girișu de Criș12 km · 4,139
- Mădăras15 km · 2,850
- Sântandrei16 km · 10,377
- Borș18 km · 4,546
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sânnicolau Român over time
Sânnicolau Român had 2,268 residents in 2016 and 2,399 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,358 |
| 2022 | 2,334 |
| 2023 | 2,328 |
| 2024 | 2,362 |
| 2025 | 2,413 |
| 2026 | 2,399 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,803 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cefa, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nojorid (8,003 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Sânnicolau Român
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 | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.05 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,191 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,084 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,444 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.6 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 176 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.13 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 237 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 188 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 678 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.8 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.17 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.9 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 637 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânnicolau Român | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânnicolau Român
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 trade43 · 19.5%
- Construction25 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage22 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.1%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities8 · 3.6%
- Information service activities8 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânnicolau Român?
Sânnicolau Român has 2,399 residents (2026), ranking 1,989 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânnicolau Român?
Sânnicolau Român covers 77.1 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Sânnicolau Român growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânnicolau Român went from 2,268 to 2,399, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Sânnicolau Român?
Sânnicolau Român is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.962, longitude 21.728.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sânnicolau Român?
In Sânnicolau Român, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 69.6 m² (2025), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânnicolau Român?
In Sânnicolau Român, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 381 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sânnicolau Român?
The nearest to Sânnicolau Român are Cefa (5.2 km), Gepiu (7.4 km), Toboliu (8.4 km), Nojorid (10 km), Girișu de Criș (12 km).