Coltău: population and statistics
Coltău has a population of 3,355 (2026) across 14.1 km², or 239 people per km². It ranks 1,362 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +21.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,355 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 239 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Coltău ranks No. 36 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 274.8 ‰ in Coltău, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Coltău, compared with an average of 1.6% in Maramureș County and 2.0% nationally.
Coltău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Coltău in numbers
Where is Coltău?
Population of Coltău over time
Coltău had 2,764 residents in 2016 and 3,355 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,082 |
| 2022 | 3,154 |
| 2023 | 3,185 |
| 2024 | 3,226 |
| 2025 | 3,297 |
| 2026 | 3,355 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Recea (7,693 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Coltău
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 | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.02 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,248 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 345 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 922 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,585 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 274.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,140 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.87 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 273 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 656 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 244 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 552 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 261 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 557 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 415 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,456 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 609 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coltău | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coltău
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 trade59 · 23.5%
- Manufacturing32 · 12.7%
- Construction26 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage26 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.4%
- Other service activities10 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 8.8%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products10 · 4.0%
- Accommodation8 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coltău?
Coltău has 3,355 residents (2026), ranking 1,362 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coltău?
Coltău covers 14.1 km², with a density of 239 people per km².
Is the population of Coltău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coltău went from 2,764 to 3,355, a change of +21.4%.
Where is Coltău?
Coltău is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.601, longitude 23.528.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coltău?
In Coltău, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 274.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,140 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Coltău?
In Coltău, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Coltău?
The nearest to Coltău are Recea (3.7 km), Groși (4.3 km), Săcălășeni (4.4 km), Baia Mare (7.0 km), Tăuții-Măgherăuș (8.5 km).