Sântimbru (Harghita County): population and statistics
Sântimbru has a population of 2,154 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 39.1 people per km². It ranks 2,212 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,154 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Sântimbru ranks No. 54 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.46 ‰ in Sântimbru, compared with an average of 1.53 ‰ in Harghita County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.93 ‰ in Sântimbru, compared with an average of 0.74 ‰ in Harghita County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Sântimbru: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Sântimbru in numbers
Where is Sântimbru?
Population of Sântimbru over time
Sântimbru had 2,188 residents in 2016 and 2,154 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,251 |
| 2022 | 2,179 |
| 2023 | 2,177 |
| 2024 | 2,195 |
| 2025 | 2,173 |
| 2026 | 2,154 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânsimion (3,602 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Sântimbru
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 | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,249 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,962 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 579.9 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 715 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,932 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 218 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 610 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.4 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 474 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.31 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 281 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sântimbru | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sântimbru
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 trade24 · 22.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 14.0%
- Construction11 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.6%
- Accommodation6 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sântimbru?
Sântimbru has 2,154 residents (2026), ranking 2,212 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sântimbru?
Sântimbru covers 55.0 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Sântimbru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sântimbru went from 2,188 to 2,154, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Sântimbru?
Sântimbru is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.262, longitude 25.797.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântimbru?
In Sântimbru, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.46 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,932 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sântimbru?
In Sântimbru, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.93 ‰ (2024), ranking 282 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Sântimbru?
The nearest to Sântimbru are Sânsimion (4.3 km), Sâncrăieni (4.4 km), Miercurea Ciuc (11 km), Tușnad (11 km), Leliceni (11 km).