Recea-Cristur: population and statistics
Recea-Cristur has a population of 1,355 (2026) across 76.2 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 2,836 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,355 residents
- 76.2 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Recea-Cristur ranks No. 65 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.4 ‰ in Recea-Cristur, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 801.5 ‰ in Recea-Cristur, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Recea-Cristur: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Recea-Cristur in numbers
Where is Recea-Cristur?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârbou7.3 km · 1,806
- Panticeu8.1 km · 1,694
- Bobâlna8.5 km · 1,305
- Zalha9.0 km · 756
- Cristolț12 km · 1,034
- Dragu13 km · 1,440
- Șimișna13 km · 1,055
- Așchileu15 km · 1,396
Localities of similar size
Population of Recea-Cristur over time
Recea-Cristur had 1,386 residents in 2016 and 1,355 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,354 |
| 2022 | 1,339 |
| 2023 | 1,332 |
| 2024 | 1,353 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
| 2026 | 1,355 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,665 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârbou, 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Recea-Cristur
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 | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.21 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 501 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,086 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,282 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 801.5 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | 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) | 9.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | 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) | 77 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 869 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 421 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Recea-Cristur | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Recea-Cristur
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 trade22 · 14.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage15 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 9.3%
- Real estate13 · 8.6%
- Construction10 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 13.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 9.3%
- Real estate activities13 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Recea-Cristur?
Recea-Cristur has 1,355 residents (2026), ranking 2,836 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Recea-Cristur?
Recea-Cristur covers 76.2 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Recea-Cristur growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Recea-Cristur went from 1,386 to 1,355, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Recea-Cristur?
Recea-Cristur is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.111, longitude 23.524.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recea-Cristur?
In Recea-Cristur, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 8 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Recea-Cristur?
In Recea-Cristur, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 801.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 120 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Recea-Cristur?
The nearest to Recea-Cristur are Gârbou (7.3 km), Panticeu (8.1 km), Bobâlna (8.5 km), Zalha (9.0 km), Cristolț (12 km).