Gâlgău: population and statistics
Gâlgău has a population of 2,263 (2026) across 76.6 km², or 29.5 people per km². It ranks 2,101 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,263 residents
- 76.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Gâlgău ranks No. 33 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.98 km in Gâlgău, compared with an average of 5.15 km in Sălaj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Gâlgău, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Gâlgău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Gâlgău in numbers
Where is Gâlgău?
Neighbouring localities
- Poiana Blenchii6.9 km · 1,092
- Vad8.2 km · 1,957
- Ileanda8.3 km · 2,304
- Rus8.6 km · 941
- Șimișna9.0 km · 1,055
- Câțcău9.9 km · 2,191
- Coroieni12 km · 2,653
- Lozna13 km · 874
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Gâlgău over time
Gâlgău had 2,430 residents in 2016 and 2,263 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,326 |
| 2022 | 2,296 |
| 2023 | 2,306 |
| 2024 | 2,294 |
| 2025 | 2,274 |
| 2026 | 2,263 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Poiana Blenchii, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cășeiu (4,717 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Gâlgău
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 | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 863 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.19 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 157 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,214 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,028 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.5 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,026 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.87 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 151 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 162 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 743 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.21 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,484 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 410 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.98 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 51 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gâlgău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 165 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gâlgău
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 trade45 · 23.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 11.9%
- Construction23 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.1%
- Forestry and logging7 · 3.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gâlgău?
Gâlgău has 2,263 residents (2026), ranking 2,101 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gâlgău?
Gâlgău covers 76.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Gâlgău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gâlgău went from 2,430 to 2,263, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Gâlgău?
Gâlgău is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.284, longitude 23.676.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gâlgău?
In Gâlgău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.98 km (2025), ranking 51 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gâlgău?
In Gâlgău, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Gâlgău?
The nearest to Gâlgău are Poiana Blenchii (6.9 km), Vad (8.2 km), Ileanda (8.3 km), Rus (8.6 km), Șimișna (9.0 km).