Măguri-Răcătău: population and statistics
Măguri-Răcătău has a population of 2,223 (2026) across 268.3 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 2,147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,223 residents
- 268.3 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Măguri-Răcătău ranks No. 41 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 km in Măguri-Răcătău, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.45 ‰ in Măguri-Răcătău, compared with an average of 1.77 ‰ in Cluj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Măguri-Răcătău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Măguri-Răcătău in numbers
Where is Măguri-Răcătău?
Neighbouring localities
- Mărișel8.9 km · 1,465
- Valea Ierii12 km · 856
- Beliș13 km · 1,217
- Rișca14 km · 1,289
- Horea14 km · 1,833
- Bistra16 km · 4,309
- Călățele18 km · 2,452
- Albac20 km · 1,845
Localities of similar size
Population of Măguri-Răcătău over time
Măguri-Răcătău had 2,376 residents in 2016 and 2,223 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,298 |
| 2022 | 2,269 |
| 2023 | 2,251 |
| 2024 | 2,246 |
| 2025 | 2,250 |
| 2026 | 2,223 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mărișel, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistra (4,309 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Măguri-Răcătău
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 | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.36 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 489 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,320 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,839 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 593.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,799 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.15 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 274 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 548 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 368 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.2 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,476 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,672 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măguri-Răcătău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măguri-Răcătău
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 trade62 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage39 · 13.1%
- Construction34 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing33 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 6.1%
- Forestry and logging17 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.4%
- Accommodation14 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măguri-Răcătău?
Măguri-Răcătău has 2,223 residents (2026), ranking 2,147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măguri-Răcătău?
Măguri-Răcătău covers 268.3 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Măguri-Răcătău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măguri-Răcătău went from 2,376 to 2,223, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Măguri-Răcătău?
Măguri-Răcătău is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.599, longitude 23.098.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măguri-Răcătău?
In Măguri-Răcătău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 km (2025), ranking 1,672 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măguri-Răcătău?
In Măguri-Răcătău, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.45 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,198 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Măguri-Răcătău?
The nearest to Măguri-Răcătău are Mărișel (8.9 km), Valea Ierii (12 km), Beliș (13 km), Rișca (14 km), Horea (14 km).