Frata: population and statistics
Frata has a population of 3,682 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 1,207 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,682 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Frata ranks No. 26 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.46 km in Frata, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.8 ‰ in Frata, compared with an average of 18.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Frata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (74 businesses).
Frata in numbers
Where is Frata?
Neighbouring localities
- Suatu6.2 km · 1,408
- Ceanu Mare8.1 km · 3,515
- Mociu10 km · 3,153
- Miheșu de Câmpie11 km · 2,314
- Valea Largă11 km · 2,711
- Cămărașu11 km · 2,542
- Sărmașu11 km · 6,452
- Tritenii de Jos13 km · 4,324
Localities of similar size
Population of Frata over time
Frata had 4,087 residents in 2016 and 3,682 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,897 |
| 2022 | 3,850 |
| 2023 | 3,814 |
| 2024 | 3,763 |
| 2025 | 3,715 |
| 2026 | 3,682 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,206 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Suatu, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sărmașu (6,452 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Frata
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 | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.90 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 221 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,905 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,055 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,232 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.46 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 25 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 361 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 313 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.1 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.44 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 837 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 733 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.98 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 515 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Frata | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frata
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 trade90 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage60 · 14.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41 · 10.1%
- Construction40 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing39 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 12.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services41 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings32 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering22 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frata?
Frata has 3,682 residents (2026), ranking 1,207 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frata?
Frata covers 72.9 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Frata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frata went from 4,087 to 3,682, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Frata?
Frata is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.712, longitude 24.031.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frata?
In Frata, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.46 km (2025), ranking 25 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frata?
In Frata, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,033 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Frata?
The nearest to Frata are Suatu (6.2 km), Ceanu Mare (8.1 km), Mociu (10 km), Miheșu de Câmpie (11 km), Valea Largă (11 km).