Benesat: population and statistics
Benesat has a population of 1,335 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 45.7 people per km². It ranks 2,851 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,335 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Benesat ranks No. 50 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.2 ‰ in Benesat, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.33 km in Benesat, compared with an average of 4.43 km in Sălaj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Benesat: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Benesat in numbers
Where is Benesat?
Population of Benesat over time
Benesat had 1,499 residents in 2016 and 1,335 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,401 |
| 2022 | 1,379 |
| 2023 | 1,366 |
| 2024 | 1,352 |
| 2025 | 1,339 |
| 2026 | 1,335 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,088 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Năpradea (2,580 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Benesat
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 | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.23 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 410 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 688 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,940 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,333 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.33 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 53 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 153 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 765 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.7 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.5 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,819 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Benesat | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Benesat
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 trade18 · 21.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 10.8%
- Construction6 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 6.0%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment4 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Benesat?
Benesat has 1,335 residents (2026), ranking 2,851 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Benesat?
Benesat covers 29.2 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Benesat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Benesat went from 1,499 to 1,335, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Benesat?
Benesat is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.398, longitude 23.271.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Benesat?
In Benesat, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Benesat?
In Benesat, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.33 km (2025), ranking 53 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Benesat?
The nearest to Benesat are Năpradea (5.9 km), Cehu Silvaniei (7.1 km), Ulmeni (7.9 km), Someș-Odorhei (8.5 km), Sălățig (11 km).