Bobâlna: population and statistics
Bobâlna has a population of 1,305 (2026) across 97.5 km², or 13.4 people per km². It ranks 2,875 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,305 residents
- 97.5 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Bobâlna ranks No. 68 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 924.1 ‰ in Bobâlna, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.5 ‰ in Bobâlna, compared with an average of 10.3 ‰ in Cluj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Bobâlna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Bobâlna in numbers
Where is Bobâlna?
Neighbouring localities
- Șimișna8.4 km · 1,055
- Recea-Cristur8.5 km · 1,355
- Zalha9.4 km · 756
- Jichișu de Jos9.9 km · 1,071
- Vad10 km · 1,957
- Aluniș12 km · 1,036
- Panticeu12 km · 1,694
- Gârbou14 km · 1,806
Localities of similar size
Population of Bobâlna over time
Bobâlna had 1,498 residents in 2016 and 1,305 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,355 |
| 2022 | 1,329 |
| 2023 | 1,310 |
| 2024 | 1,285 |
| 2025 | 1,316 |
| 2026 | 1,305 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,651 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șimișna, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câțcău (2,191 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Bobâlna
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 | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.23 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 154 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,206 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,045 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 924.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 55 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 839 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.60 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.6 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 650 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bobâlna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bobâlna
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 trade36 · 21.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 13.2%
- Construction20 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings15 · 9.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 6.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bobâlna?
Bobâlna has 1,305 residents (2026), ranking 2,875 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bobâlna?
Bobâlna covers 97.5 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Bobâlna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bobâlna went from 1,498 to 1,305, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Bobâlna?
Bobâlna is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.140, longitude 23.629.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bobâlna?
In Bobâlna, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 924.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 55 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bobâlna?
In Bobâlna, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 91 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bobâlna?
The nearest to Bobâlna are Șimișna (8.4 km), Recea-Cristur (8.5 km), Zalha (9.4 km), Jichișu de Jos (9.9 km), Vad (10 km).