Săndulești: population and statistics
Săndulești has a population of 2,243 (2026) across 22.3 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 2,118 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,243 residents
- 22.3 km²
- 100 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Săndulești ranks No. 40 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.47 ‰ in Săndulești, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Săndulești, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Săndulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (88 businesses).
Săndulești in numbers
Where is Săndulești?
Neighbouring localities
- Mihai Viteazu4.5 km · 5,933
- Turda4.9 km · 51,377
- Petreștii de Jos7.2 km · 1,440
- Tureni8.1 km · 2,195
- Moldovenești11 km · 3,203
- Aiton11 km · 1,076
- Ploscoș12 km · 586
- Câmpia Turzii13 km · 25,468
Localities of similar size
Population of Săndulești over time
Săndulești had 2,008 residents in 2016 and 2,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,120 |
| 2022 | 2,155 |
| 2023 | 2,159 |
| 2024 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 2,221 |
| 2026 | 2,243 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,126 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Viteazu (5,933 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Săndulești
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 | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.30 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 601 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 440 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 904 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,642 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.01 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 245 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 400 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 256 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 130 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.47 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 55 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 411 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57.5 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 198 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.29 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 284 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Săndulești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 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: Săndulești
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 trade110 · 19.5%
- Manufacturing61 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage54 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services54 · 9.6%
- Construction53 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical51 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 7.6%
- Other service activities27 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings38 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering28 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities27 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities25 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săndulești?
Săndulești has 2,243 residents (2026), ranking 2,118 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săndulești?
Săndulești covers 22.3 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Săndulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săndulești went from 2,008 to 2,243, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Săndulești?
Săndulești is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.576, longitude 23.721.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săndulești?
In Săndulești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.47 ‰ (2026), ranking 55 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săndulești?
In Săndulești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 206 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Săndulești?
The nearest to Săndulești are Mihai Viteazu (4.5 km), Turda (4.9 km), Petreștii de Jos (7.2 km), Tureni (8.1 km), Moldovenești (11 km).