Mărgău: population and statistics
Mărgău has a population of 1,445 (2026) across 211.9 km², or 6.8 people per km². It ranks 2,773 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,445 residents
- 211.9 km²
- 7 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Mărgău ranks No. 58 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,050 ‰ in Mărgău, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 279.6 ‰ in Mărgău, compared with an average of 26.1 ‰ in Cluj County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Mărgău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Mărgău in numbers
Where is Mărgău?
Neighbouring localities
- Beliș8.6 km · 1,217
- Călățele14 km · 2,452
- Săcuieu14 km · 1,397
- Sâncraiu16 km · 1,486
- Mărișel18 km · 1,465
- Horea20 km · 1,833
- Măguri-Răcătău21 km · 2,223
- Rișca21 km · 1,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Mărgău over time
Mărgău had 1,586 residents in 2016 and 1,445 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,534 |
| 2022 | 1,520 |
| 2023 | 1,496 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,468 |
| 2026 | 1,445 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,682 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beliș, 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Mărgău
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 | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.24 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 864 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,518 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,505 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,050 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 25 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 428 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.5 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 132 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.23 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 143 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 7.0 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 72 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,999 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 78 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 279.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 44 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.5 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,696 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărgău | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărgău | 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) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărgău
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 trade61 · 18.0%
- Manufacturing47 · 13.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing44 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage40 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 10.3%
- Construction24 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 10.9%
- Forestry and logging32 · 9.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)32 · 9.4%
- Accommodation25 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărgău?
Mărgău has 1,445 residents (2026), ranking 2,773 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărgău?
Mărgău covers 211.9 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Mărgău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărgău went from 1,586 to 1,445, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Mărgău?
Mărgău is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.689, longitude 22.863.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărgău?
In Mărgău, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,050 ‰ (2025), ranking 25 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărgău?
In Mărgău, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 279.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 44 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Mărgău?
The nearest to Mărgău are Beliș (8.6 km), Călățele (14 km), Săcuieu (14 km), Sâncraiu (16 km), Mărișel (18 km).