Cătina (Cluj County): population and statistics
Cătina has a population of 1,507 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,724 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,507 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Cătina ranks No. 54 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.58 km in Cătina, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.16 km in Cătina, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Cătina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Cătina in numbers
Where is Cătina?
Neighbouring localities
- Buza4.5 km · 1,095
- Budești6.9 km · 1,692
- Geaca8.5 km · 1,340
- Cămărașu8.9 km · 2,542
- Silivașu de Câmpie11 km · 856
- Miceștii de Câmpie11 km · 939
- Mociu12 km · 3,153
- Sărmașu12 km · 6,452
Localities of similar size
Population of Cătina over time
Cătina had 1,872 residents in 2016 and 1,507 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,664 |
| 2022 | 1,622 |
| 2023 | 1,582 |
| 2024 | 1,559 |
| 2025 | 1,524 |
| 2026 | 1,507 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Buza, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cămărașu (2,542 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Cătina
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 | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 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) | 13.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.16 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 15 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 981 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,478 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.58 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 5 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 192 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 672 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.98 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 507 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 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 | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,409 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.42 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 206 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cătina | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cătina
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 trade31 · 21.7%
- Construction16 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage16 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cătina?
Cătina has 1,507 residents (2026), ranking 2,724 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cătina?
Cătina covers 53.1 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Cătina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cătina went from 1,872 to 1,507, a change of −19.5%.
Where is Cătina?
Cătina is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.866, longitude 24.169.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cătina?
In Cătina, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.58 km (2025), ranking 5 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cătina?
In Cătina, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.16 km (2025), ranking 15 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Cătina?
The nearest to Cătina are Buza (4.5 km), Budești (6.9 km), Geaca (8.5 km), Cămărașu (8.9 km), Silivașu de Câmpie (11 km).