Șintereag: population and statistics
Șintereag has a population of 3,348 (2026) across 72.8 km², or 46.0 people per km². It ranks 1,364 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,348 residents
- 72.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Șintereag ranks No. 28 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.9 m² in Șintereag, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Șintereag, compared with an average of 158 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Șintereag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Șintereag in numbers
Where is Șintereag?
Population of Șintereag over time
Șintereag had 3,677 residents in 2016 and 3,348 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,594 |
| 2022 | 3,519 |
| 2023 | 3,446 |
| 2024 | 3,433 |
| 2025 | 3,377 |
| 2026 | 3,348 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,190 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șieu-Odorhei, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumitra (5,910 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Șintereag
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 | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.05 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 359 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,638 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,348 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 717 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.87 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 843 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 281 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 479 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.1 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 558 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 822 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.0 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,402 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.72 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 702 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șintereag | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șintereag
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 trade92 · 24.6%
- Manufacturing44 · 11.8%
- Construction43 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage42 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services29 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.4%
- Information and communication18 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings31 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy16 · 4.3%
- Information service activities15 · 4.0%
- Advertising and market research15 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șintereag?
Șintereag has 3,348 residents (2026), ranking 1,364 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șintereag?
Șintereag covers 72.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Șintereag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șintereag went from 3,677 to 3,348, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Șintereag?
Șintereag is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.158, longitude 24.336.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Șintereag?
In Șintereag, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.9 m² (2025), ranking 63 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șintereag?
In Șintereag, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Șintereag?
The nearest to Șintereag are Șieu-Odorhei (6.9 km), Șieu-Măgheruș (6.9 km), Dumitra (8.2 km), Nimigea (11 km), Chiuza (11 km).