Repedea: population and statistics
Repedea has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 117.2 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 117.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Repedea ranks No. 18 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.4 ‰ in Repedea, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.0 m³ in Repedea, compared with an average of 38.3 m³ in Maramureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Repedea: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (80 businesses).
Repedea in numbers
Where is Repedea?
Population of Repedea over time
Repedea had 4,961 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,026 |
| 2022 | 5,021 |
| 2023 | 5,005 |
| 2024 | 5,012 |
| 2025 | 5,002 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,412 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bistra, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poienile de sub Munte (10,223 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Repedea
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 | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,139 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.19 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,477 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,748 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,199 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 349.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,019 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,461 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,596 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.0 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,572 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Repedea | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Repedea
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 trade92 · 18.3%
- Construction89 · 17.7%
- Transport and storage86 · 17.1%
- Administrative and support services55 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing42 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities80 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings79 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 14.9%
- Civil engineering62 · 12.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities61 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 8.6%
- Forestry and logging40 · 8.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities29 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)26 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Repedea?
Repedea has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Repedea?
Repedea covers 117.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Repedea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Repedea went from 4,961 to 5,005, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Repedea?
Repedea is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.897, longitude 24.388.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Repedea?
In Repedea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Repedea?
In Repedea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,572 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Repedea?
The nearest to Repedea are Bistra (8.6 km), Poienile de sub Munte (10 km), Ruscova (11 km), Leordina (17 km), Petrova (17 km).