Suplacu de Barcău: population and statistics
Suplacu de Barcău has a population of 4,173 (2026) across 43.6 km², or 95.7 people per km². It ranks 1,010 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,173 residents
- 43.6 km²
- 96 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Suplacu de Barcău ranks No. 27 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.5 ‰ in Suplacu de Barcău, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.72 km in Suplacu de Barcău, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Bihor County and 3.05 km nationally.
Suplacu de Barcău: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (49 businesses).
Suplacu de Barcău in numbers
Where is Suplacu de Barcău?
Neighbouring localities
- Marca4.2 km · 2,374
- Balc8.7 km · 3,099
- Popești9.1 km · 7,213
- Ip9.8 km · 3,454
- Camăr11 km · 1,620
- Halmășd11 km · 2,229
- Șinteu11 km · 1,023
- Abram12 km · 2,833
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Suplacu de Barcău over time
Suplacu de Barcău had 4,557 residents in 2016 and 4,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,417 |
| 2022 | 4,349 |
| 2023 | 4,298 |
| 2024 | 4,245 |
| 2025 | 4,213 |
| 2026 | 4,173 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,105 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Marca, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești (7,213 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Suplacu de Barcău
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 | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.68 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,867 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,707 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,252 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,570 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.23 km | 3.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 493 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 174 m³ | 5,353 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 710 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 218 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 866 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.72 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,594 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 390 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suplacu de Barcău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 171 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suplacu de Barcău
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 trade71 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage55 · 15.7%
- Construction51 · 14.5%
- Administrative and support services31 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing26 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 6.6%
- Other service activities18 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings40 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering30 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 7.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suplacu de Barcău?
Suplacu de Barcău has 4,173 residents (2026), ranking 1,010 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suplacu de Barcău?
Suplacu de Barcău covers 43.6 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Suplacu de Barcău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suplacu de Barcău went from 4,557 to 4,173, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Suplacu de Barcău?
Suplacu de Barcău is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.245, longitude 22.502.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suplacu de Barcău?
In Suplacu de Barcău, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suplacu de Barcău?
In Suplacu de Barcău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.72 km (2025), ranking 1,594 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Suplacu de Barcău?
The nearest to Suplacu de Barcău are Marca (4.2 km), Balc (8.7 km), Popești (9.1 km), Ip (9.8 km), Camăr (11 km).