Pălatca: population and statistics
Pălatca has a population of 952 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 3,065 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 952 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Pălatca ranks No. 79 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 47.37 km in Pălatca, 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: 20.27 km in Pălatca, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pălatca: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (12 businesses).
Pălatca in numbers
Where is Pălatca?
Neighbouring localities
- Geaca6.8 km · 1,340
- Căianu7.5 km · 2,267
- Mociu8.2 km · 3,153
- Sic8.7 km · 2,164
- Țaga8.7 km · 1,588
- Cămărașu13 km · 2,542
- Bonțida13 km · 4,740
- Suatu13 km · 1,408
Localities of similar size
Population of Pălatca over time
Pălatca had 1,124 residents in 2016 and 952 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,065 |
| 2022 | 1,043 |
| 2023 | 1,018 |
| 2024 | 1,002 |
| 2025 | 980 |
| 2026 | 952 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Pălatca
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 | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.7 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 33 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 146 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.37 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 6 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 829 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,742 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 870.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.20 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 443 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pălatca | 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) | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pălatca | 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) | 76 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 874 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.5 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,067 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.27 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 13 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pălatca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pălatca
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
- Manufacturing15 · 19.2%
- Construction13 · 16.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings12 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pălatca?
Pălatca has 952 residents (2026), ranking 3,065 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pălatca?
Pălatca covers 50.1 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Pălatca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pălatca went from 1,124 to 952, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Pălatca?
Pălatca is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.867, longitude 23.978.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pălatca?
In Pălatca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 47.37 km (2025), ranking 6 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 Pălatca?
In Pălatca, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.27 km (2025), ranking 13 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Pălatca?
The nearest to Pălatca are Geaca (6.8 km), Căianu (7.5 km), Mociu (8.2 km), Sic (8.7 km), Țaga (8.7 km).