Satulung: population and statistics
Satulung has a population of 6,992 (2026) across 68.9 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 441 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,992 residents
- 68.9 km²
- 101 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Satulung ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 294.2 ‰ in Satulung, compared with an average of 422.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Satulung, compared with an average of 3.3 per 10,000 inh. in Maramureș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Satulung: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (103 businesses).
Satulung in numbers
Where is Satulung?
Population of Satulung over time
Satulung had 5,937 residents in 2016 and 6,992 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,372 |
| 2022 | 6,437 |
| 2023 | 6,544 |
| 2024 | 6,702 |
| 2025 | 6,882 |
| 2026 | 6,992 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,654 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șomcuta Mare, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Satulung
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 | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.28 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,690 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,057 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 294.2 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,047 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 323 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 193 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 670 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.58 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 649 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 782 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Satulung | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Satulung
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 trade146 · 20.9%
- Manufacturing81 · 11.6%
- Construction75 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services65 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage59 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation36 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)103 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities64 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings52 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services25 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Satulung?
Satulung has 6,992 residents (2026), ranking 441 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Satulung?
Satulung covers 68.9 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Satulung growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Satulung went from 5,937 to 6,992, a change of +17.8%.
Where is Satulung?
Satulung is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.558, longitude 23.418.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Satulung?
In Satulung, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 294.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Satulung?
In Satulung, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Satulung?
The nearest to Satulung are Șomcuta Mare (5.9 km), Fărcașa (7.5 km), Recea (8.2 km), Gârdani (8.8 km), Ardusat (8.9 km).