Mica (Cluj County): population and statistics
Mica has a population of 3,541 (2026) across 64.8 km², or 54.6 people per km². It ranks 1,268 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,541 residents
- 64.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Mica ranks No. 28 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 55 ‰ in Mica, compared with an average of 245 ‰ in Cluj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Mica, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Mica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Mica in numbers
Where is Mica?
Neighbouring localities
- Cuzdrioara6.3 km · 3,003
- Dej6.6 km · 35,981
- Unguraș8.3 km · 2,381
- Braniștea8.6 km · 2,817
- Petru Rareș8.7 km · 3,615
- Mintiu Gherlii9.0 km · 3,836
- Ciceu-Mihăiești9.1 km · 1,199
- Uriu13 km · 3,691
Localities of similar size
Population of Mica over time
Mica had 3,618 residents in 2016 and 3,541 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,620 |
| 2022 | 3,557 |
| 2023 | 3,584 |
| 2024 | 3,578 |
| 2025 | 3,540 |
| 2026 | 3,541 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,078 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cuzdrioara, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dej (35,981 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Mica
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 | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.18 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 733 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 968 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,651 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,326 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.3 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 894 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.11 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mica | 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) | 49 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 954 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mica | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 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: Mica
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 trade76 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage48 · 14.5%
- Construction43 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing31 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.7%
- Construction of buildings34 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering16 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mica?
Mica has 3,541 residents (2026), ranking 1,268 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mica?
Mica covers 64.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Mica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mica went from 3,618 to 3,541, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Mica?
Mica is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.138, longitude 23.964.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mica?
In Mica, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,876 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mica?
In Mica, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,510 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Mica?
The nearest to Mica are Cuzdrioara (6.3 km), Dej (6.6 km), Unguraș (8.3 km), Braniștea (8.6 km), Petru Rareș (8.7 km).