Câțcău: population and statistics
Câțcău has a population of 2,191 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 58.3 people per km². It ranks 2,177 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,191 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Câțcău ranks No. 45 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Câțcău, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 70.0 m² in Câțcău, compared with an average of 49.4 m² in Cluj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Câțcău in numbers
Where is Câțcău?
Neighbouring localities
- Vad6.0 km · 1,957
- Cășeiu6.1 km · 4,717
- Poiana Blenchii8.3 km · 1,092
- Gâlgău9.9 km · 2,263
- Cuzdrioara11 km · 3,003
- Ciceu-Mihăiești12 km · 1,199
- Dej12 km · 35,981
- Jichișu de Jos13 km · 1,071
Localities of similar size
Population of Câțcău over time
Câțcău had 2,319 residents in 2016 and 2,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,241 |
| 2022 | 2,224 |
| 2023 | 2,188 |
| 2024 | 2,197 |
| 2025 | 2,214 |
| 2026 | 2,191 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,262 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vad, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cășeiu (4,717 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Câțcău
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 | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.97 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 367 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 957 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,524 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 436.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 161 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,221 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.36 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 136 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 268 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 516 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 457 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.45 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 147 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Câțcău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Câțcău?
Câțcău has 2,191 residents (2026), ranking 2,177 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Câțcău?
Câțcău covers 37.6 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Câțcău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Câțcău went from 2,319 to 2,191, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Câțcău?
Câțcău is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.235, longitude 23.785.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Câțcău?
In Câțcău, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Câțcău?
In Câțcău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 70.0 m² (2025), ranking 161 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Câțcău?
The nearest to Câțcău are Vad (6.0 km), Cășeiu (6.1 km), Poiana Blenchii (8.3 km), Gâlgău (9.9 km), Cuzdrioara (11 km).