Ceanu Mare: population and statistics
Ceanu Mare has a population of 3,515 (2026) across 95.0 km², or 37.0 people per km². It ranks 1,277 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,515 residents
- 95.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Ceanu Mare ranks No. 29 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.95 km in Ceanu Mare, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.8 ‰ in Ceanu Mare, compared with an average of 22.3 ‰ in Cluj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ceanu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Ceanu Mare in numbers
Where is Ceanu Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Frata8.1 km · 3,682
- Tritenii de Jos8.2 km · 4,324
- Valea Largă9.4 km · 2,711
- Viișoara9.8 km · 5,899
- Suatu10 km · 1,408
- Ploscoș11 km · 586
- Tăureni12 km · 892
- Cojocna12 km · 4,202
Localities of similar size
Population of Ceanu Mare over time
Ceanu Mare had 3,928 residents in 2016 and 3,515 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,722 |
| 2022 | 3,664 |
| 2023 | 3,620 |
| 2024 | 3,569 |
| 2025 | 3,530 |
| 2026 | 3,515 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frata, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Viișoara (5,899 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Ceanu 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 | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.31 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 406 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,652 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,324 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,766 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 524 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.95 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 11 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 366 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 307 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,459 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceanu Mare | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ceanu 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 trade70 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage40 · 12.9%
- Construction34 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services33 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing29 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings25 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering19 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing13 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceanu Mare?
Ceanu Mare has 3,515 residents (2026), ranking 1,277 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceanu Mare?
Ceanu Mare covers 95.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Ceanu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceanu Mare went from 3,928 to 3,515, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Ceanu Mare?
Ceanu Mare is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.655, longitude 23.964.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceanu Mare?
In Ceanu Mare, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.95 km (2025), ranking 11 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceanu Mare?
In Ceanu Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 437 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ceanu Mare?
The nearest to Ceanu Mare are Frata (8.1 km), Tritenii de Jos (8.2 km), Valea Largă (9.4 km), Viișoara (9.8 km), Suatu (10 km).