Cetate (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Cetate has a population of 3,124 (2026) across 63.9 km², or 48.9 people per km². It ranks 1,497 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,124 residents
- 63.9 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Cetate ranks No. 31 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.8 ‰ in Cetate, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 363.6 ‰ in Cetate, compared with an average of 465.5 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Cetate: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Cetate in numbers
Where is Cetate?
Population of Cetate over time
Cetate had 2,897 residents in 2016 and 3,124 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,039 |
| 2022 | 3,058 |
| 2023 | 3,075 |
| 2024 | 3,107 |
| 2025 | 3,132 |
| 2026 | 3,124 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,954 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Budacu de Jos, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Livezile (5,166 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Cetate
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 | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.84 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,325 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,136 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,195 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 363.6 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,946 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 477 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.8 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.88 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 996 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 863 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 508 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.96 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 172 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cetate | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cetate
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 trade56 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage28 · 12.7%
- Construction24 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cetate?
Cetate has 3,124 residents (2026), ranking 1,497 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cetate?
Cetate covers 63.9 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Cetate growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cetate went from 2,897 to 3,124, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Cetate?
Cetate is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.110, longitude 24.626.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetate?
In Cetate, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cetate?
In Cetate, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 363.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,946 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Cetate?
The nearest to Cetate are Budacu de Jos (7.1 km), Șieu (8.5 km), Dumitrița (10 km), Livezile (10 km), Bistrița (11 km).