Creaca: population and statistics
Creaca has a population of 2,837 (2026) across 74.2 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,688 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,837 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Creaca ranks No. 20 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Creaca, compared with an average of 212 ‰ in Sălaj County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.93 ‰ in Creaca, compared with an average of 2.57 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Creaca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Creaca in numbers
Where is Creaca?
Neighbouring localities
- Bălan7.3 km · 3,703
- Mirșid7.4 km · 2,449
- Jibou8.5 km · 10,992
- Românași9.9 km · 3,394
- Surduc12 km · 3,560
- Zalău13 km · 66,139
- Hida14 km · 2,558
- Crișeni14 km · 3,583
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Creaca over time
Creaca had 2,782 residents in 2016 and 2,837 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,793 |
| 2022 | 2,793 |
| 2023 | 2,827 |
| 2024 | 2,849 |
| 2025 | 2,848 |
| 2026 | 2,837 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălan, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jibou (10,992 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Creaca
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 | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.51 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 573 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,468 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,585 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,232 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 972 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.93 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 289 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Creaca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Creaca
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 trade69 · 21.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical41 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing35 · 10.8%
- Construction35 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services24 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.2%
- Information and communication15 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings21 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing18 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities17 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Creaca?
Creaca has 2,837 residents (2026), ranking 1,688 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Creaca?
Creaca covers 74.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Creaca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Creaca went from 2,782 to 2,837, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Creaca?
Creaca is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.186, longitude 23.224.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Creaca?
In Creaca, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Creaca?
In Creaca, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.93 ‰ (2026), ranking 289 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Creaca?
The nearest to Creaca are Bălan (7.3 km), Mirșid (7.4 km), Jibou (8.5 km), Românași (9.9 km), Surduc (12 km).