Căianu: population and statistics
Căianu has a population of 2,267 (2026) across 54.9 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 2,097 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,267 residents
- 54.9 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Căianu ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.00 km in Căianu, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.2 ‰ in Căianu, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Căianu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Căianu in numbers
Where is Căianu?
Neighbouring localities
- Pălatca7.5 km · 952
- Jucu9.3 km · 5,611
- Suatu9.5 km · 1,408
- Mociu9.9 km · 3,153
- Bonțida11 km · 4,740
- Sic12 km · 2,164
- Cojocna12 km · 4,202
- Apahida14 km · 18,576
Localities of similar size
Population of Căianu over time
Căianu had 2,386 residents in 2016 and 2,267 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,377 |
| 2022 | 2,337 |
| 2023 | 2,314 |
| 2024 | 2,276 |
| 2025 | 2,268 |
| 2026 | 2,267 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pălatca, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jucu (5,611 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Căianu
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 | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.00 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 217 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,105 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,249 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,555 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.85 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 303 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 751 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 775 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 696 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.00 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 104 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căianu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căianu
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 trade69 · 19.5%
- Construction42 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing37 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage33 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 7.1%
- Other service activities25 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings23 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 4.5%
- Other personal service activities16 · 4.5%
- Advertising and market research14 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căianu?
Căianu has 2,267 residents (2026), ranking 2,097 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căianu?
Căianu covers 54.9 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Căianu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căianu went from 2,386 to 2,267, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Căianu?
Căianu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.822, longitude 23.906.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căianu?
In Căianu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.00 km (2025), ranking 104 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căianu?
In Căianu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 256 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Căianu?
The nearest to Căianu are Pălatca (7.5 km), Jucu (9.3 km), Suatu (9.5 km), Mociu (9.9 km), Bonțida (11 km).