Carastelec: population and statistics
Carastelec has a population of 1,057 (2026) across 39.2 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 3,022 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,057 residents
- 39.2 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Carastelec ranks No. 54 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.5 in Carastelec, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Carastelec: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Carastelec in numbers
Where is Carastelec?
Neighbouring localities
- Camăr5.0 km · 1,620
- Bobota9.3 km · 3,672
- Ip9.4 km · 3,454
- Măeriște9.7 km · 2,810
- Balc12 km · 3,099
- Nușfalău12 km · 3,997
- Cehal12 km · 1,366
- Șimleu Silvaniei12 km · 16,717
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Carastelec over time
Carastelec had 1,061 residents in 2016 and 1,057 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,029 |
| 2022 | 1,029 |
| 2023 | 1,021 |
| 2024 | 1,034 |
| 2025 | 1,059 |
| 2026 | 1,057 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,486 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Camăr (1,620 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Carastelec
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 | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.04 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,273 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 609 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,037 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 734 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 705 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.26 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 118 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Carastelec | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Carastelec
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 trade21 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage17 · 15.2%
- Construction14 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 5.4%
- Real estate5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 8.0%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carastelec?
Carastelec has 1,057 residents (2026), ranking 3,022 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Carastelec?
Carastelec covers 39.2 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Carastelec growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Carastelec went from 1,061 to 1,057, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Carastelec?
Carastelec is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.305, longitude 22.685.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Carastelec?
In Carastelec, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 139 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Carastelec?
In Carastelec, “Existing dwellings” stands at 609 (2025), ranking 3,037 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Carastelec?
The nearest to Carastelec are Camăr (5.0 km), Bobota (9.3 km), Ip (9.4 km), Măeriște (9.7 km), Balc (12 km).