Sânpaul (Cluj County): population and statistics
Sânpaul has a population of 2,213 (2026) across 92.7 km², or 23.9 people per km². It ranks 2,157 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,213 residents
- 92.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Sânpaul ranks No. 43 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Sânpaul, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Sânpaul, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sânpaul in numbers
Where is Sânpaul?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârbău8.7 km · 2,129
- Așchileu8.9 km · 1,396
- Chinteni11 km · 4,826
- Vultureni12 km · 1,502
- Baciu12 km · 15,330
- Zimbor12 km · 870
- Dragu13 km · 1,440
- Aghireșu14 km · 6,218
Localities of similar size
Population of Sânpaul over time
Sânpaul had 2,277 residents in 2016 and 2,213 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,240 |
| 2022 | 2,236 |
| 2023 | 2,239 |
| 2024 | 2,233 |
| 2025 | 2,213 |
| 2026 | 2,213 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gârbău, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chinteni (4,826 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Sânpaul
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 | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.93 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 645 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,060 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,325 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,659 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,649 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.34 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 92 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânpaul | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânpaul?
Sânpaul has 2,213 residents (2026), ranking 2,157 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânpaul?
Sânpaul covers 92.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Sânpaul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânpaul went from 2,277 to 2,213, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Sânpaul?
Sânpaul is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.909, longitude 23.412.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpaul?
In Sânpaul, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânpaul?
In Sânpaul, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 135 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sânpaul?
The nearest to Sânpaul are Gârbău (8.7 km), Așchileu (8.9 km), Chinteni (11 km), Vultureni (12 km), Baciu (12 km).