Suatu: population and statistics
Suatu has a population of 1,408 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 26.5 people per km². It ranks 2,802 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,408 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Suatu ranks No. 62 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.10 ‰ in Suatu, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 785.5 ‰ in Suatu, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Suatu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Suatu in numbers
Where is Suatu?
Neighbouring localities
- Frata6.2 km · 3,682
- Mociu8.1 km · 3,153
- Căianu9.5 km · 2,267
- Ceanu Mare10 km · 3,515
- Cojocna10 km · 4,202
- Cămărașu12 km · 2,542
- Pălatca13 km · 952
- Ploscoș15 km · 586
Localities of similar size
Population of Suatu over time
Suatu had 1,669 residents in 2016 and 1,408 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,534 |
| 2022 | 1,499 |
| 2023 | 1,465 |
| 2024 | 1,448 |
| 2025 | 1,421 |
| 2026 | 1,408 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,433 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frata (3,682 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Suatu
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 | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.75 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 192 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,106 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,246 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 785.5 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 132 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 717 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.10 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.2 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 485 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 495 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Suatu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Suatu | 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) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suatu
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 trade38 · 25.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 9.9%
- Construction14 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.9%
- Other service activities11 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suatu?
Suatu has 1,408 residents (2026), ranking 2,802 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suatu?
Suatu covers 53.1 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Suatu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suatu went from 1,669 to 1,408, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Suatu?
Suatu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.747, longitude 23.967.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suatu?
In Suatu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.10 ‰ (2026), ranking 101 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suatu?
In Suatu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 785.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 132 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Suatu?
The nearest to Suatu are Frata (6.2 km), Mociu (8.1 km), Căianu (9.5 km), Ceanu Mare (10 km), Cojocna (10 km).