Sohatu: population and statistics
Sohatu has a population of 2,157 (2026) across 83.2 km², or 25.9 people per km². It ranks 2,211 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,157 residents
- 83.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Sohatu ranks No. 44 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 868.3 ‰ in Sohatu, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.9 ‰ in Sohatu, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Sohatu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (18 businesses).
Sohatu in numbers
Where is Sohatu?
Population of Sohatu over time
Sohatu had 2,703 residents in 2016 and 2,157 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,435 |
| 2022 | 2,373 |
| 2023 | 2,290 |
| 2024 | 2,225 |
| 2025 | 2,192 |
| 2026 | 2,157 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vasilați (4,066 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Sohatu
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 | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,625 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,873 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,083 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 868.3 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 74 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.7 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.32 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sohatu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sohatu
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 trade31 · 23.3%
- Construction20 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage19 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.8%
- Real estate8 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings14 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities8 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sohatu?
Sohatu has 2,157 residents (2026), ranking 2,211 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sohatu?
Sohatu covers 83.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Sohatu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sohatu went from 2,703 to 2,157, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Sohatu?
Sohatu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.317, longitude 26.500.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sohatu?
In Sohatu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 868.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 74 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sohatu?
In Sohatu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 320 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Sohatu?
The nearest to Sohatu are Vasilați (4.4 km), Gălbinași (6.6 km), Nana (8.7 km), Budești (10 km), Șoldanu (11 km).