Căpușu Mare: population and statistics
Căpușu Mare has a population of 2,910 (2026) across 134.4 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 1,644 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,910 residents
- 134.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Căpușu Mare ranks No. 33 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.74 km in Căpușu Mare, 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: 66.0 ‰ in Căpușu Mare, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Căpușu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (87 businesses).
Căpușu Mare in numbers
Where is Căpușu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Gilău8.6 km · 9,322
- Aghireșu10 km · 6,218
- Rișca10 km · 1,289
- Mănăstireni12 km · 1,263
- Gârbău12 km · 2,129
- Izvoru Crișului13 km · 1,425
- Mărișel15 km · 1,465
- Călățele17 km · 2,452
Localities of similar size
Population of Căpușu Mare over time
Căpușu Mare had 3,117 residents in 2016 and 2,910 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,982 |
| 2022 | 2,936 |
| 2023 | 2,946 |
| 2024 | 2,919 |
| 2025 | 2,915 |
| 2026 | 2,910 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gilău (9,322 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Căpușu Mare
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 | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.07 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 745 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,821 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,120 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 495 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.37 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,263 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 392 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 432 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.3 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 244 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,595 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.74 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 41 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căpușu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căpușu Mare
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 trade116 · 18.6%
- Administrative and support services65 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing63 · 10.1%
- Construction62 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage58 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 5.8%
- Information and communication29 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities56 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings46 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities29 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities29 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căpușu Mare?
Căpușu Mare has 2,910 residents (2026), ranking 1,644 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căpușu Mare?
Căpușu Mare covers 134.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Căpușu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căpușu Mare went from 3,117 to 2,910, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Căpușu Mare?
Căpușu Mare is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.771, longitude 23.246.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpușu Mare?
In Căpușu Mare, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.74 km (2025), ranking 41 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 Căpușu Mare?
In Căpușu Mare, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 66.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 203 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Căpușu Mare?
The nearest to Căpușu Mare are Gilău (8.6 km), Aghireșu (10 km), Rișca (10 km), Mănăstireni (12 km), Gârbău (12 km).