Săcelu: population and statistics
Săcelu has a population of 1,271 (2026) across 42.1 km², or 30.2 people per km². It ranks 2,896 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,271 residents
- 42.1 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Săcelu ranks No. 70 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 936.3 ‰ in Săcelu, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 82.6 m³ in Săcelu, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Săcelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Săcelu in numbers
Where is Săcelu?
Neighbouring localities
- Bengești-Ciocadia6.0 km · 3,026
- Albeni8.4 km · 2,636
- Bălănești8.5 km · 2,009
- Scoarța9.4 km · 4,620
- Mușetești12 km · 1,787
- Prigoria13 km · 2,639
- Bumbești-Pițic14 km · 1,901
- Crasna14 km · 4,441
Localities of similar size
Population of Săcelu over time
Săcelu had 1,454 residents in 2016 and 1,271 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,343 |
| 2022 | 1,304 |
| 2023 | 1,293 |
| 2024 | 1,287 |
| 2025 | 1,298 |
| 2026 | 1,271 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bengești-Ciocadia (3,026 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Săcelu
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 | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.28 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 178 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.36 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 781 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,190 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,087 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 936.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 51 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.0 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 399 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 124 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,581 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Săcelu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săcelu
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 trade34 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage23 · 14.9%
- Construction19 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.1%
- Real estate9 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 20.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 14.3%
- Construction of buildings19 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săcelu?
Săcelu has 1,271 residents (2026), ranking 2,896 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săcelu?
Săcelu covers 42.1 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Săcelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săcelu went from 1,454 to 1,271, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Săcelu?
Săcelu is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.093, longitude 23.533.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săcelu?
In Săcelu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 936.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 51 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Săcelu?
In Săcelu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 82.6 m³ (2025), ranking 124 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Săcelu?
The nearest to Săcelu are Bengești-Ciocadia (6.0 km), Albeni (8.4 km), Bălănești (8.5 km), Scoarța (9.4 km), Mușetești (12 km).