Călățele: population and statistics
Călățele has a population of 2,452 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 1,947 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,452 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Călățele ranks No. 36 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.91 km in Călățele, 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: 62.0 ‰ in Călățele, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Călățele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Călățele in numbers
Where is Călățele?
Neighbouring localities
- Mănăstireni7.4 km · 1,263
- Rișca8.4 km · 1,289
- Sâncraiu9.5 km · 1,486
- Mărișel9.9 km · 1,465
- Izvoru Crișului11 km · 1,425
- Mărgău14 km · 1,445
- Huedin14 km · 8,972
- Beliș14 km · 1,217
Localities of similar size
Population of Călățele over time
Călățele had 2,459 residents in 2016 and 2,452 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,443 |
| 2022 | 2,421 |
| 2023 | 2,414 |
| 2024 | 2,420 |
| 2025 | 2,444 |
| 2026 | 2,452 |
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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,532 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mănăstireni, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huedin (8,972 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Călățele
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 | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.64 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 553 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.26 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 490 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,459 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,598 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 641 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 790 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 261 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.08 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 196 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,130 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 204 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.0 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 178 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,864 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.91 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 108 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călățele | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călățele
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 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage59 · 12.3%
- Administrative and support services53 · 11.1%
- Construction48 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing46 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 9.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)27 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings26 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 5.4%
- Accommodation25 · 5.2%
- Forestry and logging24 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călățele?
Călățele has 2,452 residents (2026), ranking 1,947 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călățele?
Călățele covers 75.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Călățele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călățele went from 2,459 to 2,452, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Călățele?
Călățele is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.748, longitude 23.022.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călățele?
In Călățele, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.91 km (2025), ranking 108 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 Călățele?
In Călățele, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 261 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Călățele?
The nearest to Călățele are Mănăstireni (7.4 km), Rișca (8.4 km), Sâncraiu (9.5 km), Mărișel (9.9 km), Izvoru Crișului (11 km).