Geaca: population and statistics
Geaca has a population of 1,340 (2026) across 68.2 km², or 19.6 people per km². It ranks 2,843 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,340 residents
- 68.2 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Geaca ranks No. 66 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.09 km in Geaca, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.27 km in Geaca, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Geaca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Geaca in numbers
Where is Geaca?
Neighbouring localities
- Pălatca6.8 km · 952
- Țaga6.9 km · 1,588
- Cătina8.5 km · 1,507
- Buza8.6 km · 1,095
- Mociu9.8 km · 3,153
- Cămărașu11 km · 2,542
- Sic13 km · 2,164
- Sânmărtin13 km · 1,214
Localities of similar size
Population of Geaca over time
Geaca had 1,555 residents in 2016 and 1,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,452 |
| 2022 | 1,405 |
| 2023 | 1,381 |
| 2024 | 1,376 |
| 2025 | 1,367 |
| 2026 | 1,340 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,552 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pălatca, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mociu (3,153 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Geaca
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 | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.09 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 58 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 947 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,538 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 706.7 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.52 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 575 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 918 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.73 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 890 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 888 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 743 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.27 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 35 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Geaca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Geaca
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 trade38 · 25.2%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.6%
- Construction15 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geaca?
Geaca has 1,340 residents (2026), ranking 2,843 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Geaca?
Geaca covers 68.2 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Geaca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geaca went from 1,555 to 1,340, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Geaca?
Geaca is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.890, longitude 24.062.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Geaca?
In Geaca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.09 km (2025), ranking 58 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Geaca?
In Geaca, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.27 km (2025), ranking 35 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Geaca?
The nearest to Geaca are Pălatca (6.8 km), Țaga (6.9 km), Cătina (8.5 km), Buza (8.6 km), Mociu (9.8 km).