Sândominic: population and statistics
Sândominic has a population of 6,170 (2026) across 151.3 km², or 40.8 people per km². It ranks 532 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,170 residents
- 151.3 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Sândominic ranks No. 11 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 81.6 m² in Sândominic, compared with an average of 53.5 m² in Harghita County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.1 ‰ in Sândominic, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Sândominic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Sândominic in numbers
Where is Sândominic?
Population of Sândominic over time
Sândominic had 6,363 residents in 2016 and 6,170 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,275 |
| 2022 | 6,221 |
| 2023 | 6,189 |
| 2024 | 6,182 |
| 2025 | 6,162 |
| 2026 | 6,170 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,189 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălan, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gheorgheni (18,429 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Sândominic
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 | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,552 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,196 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 402 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.0 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 81.6 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.34 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 697 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 141 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 784 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 813 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.2 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,366 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 444 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sândominic | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sândominic
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 trade91 · 22.1%
- Manufacturing51 · 12.4%
- Construction47 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services41 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage37 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities44 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)21 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sândominic?
Sândominic has 6,170 residents (2026), ranking 532 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sândominic?
Sândominic covers 151.3 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Sândominic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sândominic went from 6,363 to 6,170, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Sândominic?
Sândominic is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.615, longitude 25.780.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sândominic?
In Sândominic, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 81.6 m² (2025), ranking 27 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sândominic?
In Sândominic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Sândominic?
The nearest to Sândominic are Bălan (4.5 km), Tomești (6.9 km), Voșlăbeni (9.4 km), Cârța (9.7 km), Dănești (14 km).