Hereclean: population and statistics
Hereclean has a population of 4,047 (2026) across 71.1 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 1,064 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,047 residents
- 71.1 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Hereclean ranks No. 7 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.24 ‰ in Hereclean, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.2 ‰ in Hereclean, compared with an average of 41.7 ‰ in Sălaj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Hereclean: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (119 businesses).
Hereclean in numbers
Where is Hereclean?
Neighbouring localities
- Crișeni6.0 km · 3,583
- Coșeiu6.6 km · 1,161
- Șamșud8.2 km · 1,888
- Bocșa8.3 km · 3,332
- Pericei8.7 km · 3,627
- Vârșolț9.0 km · 2,237
- Zalău9.7 km · 66,139
- Dobrin10 km · 1,560
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Hereclean over time
Hereclean had 3,809 residents in 2016 and 4,047 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,933 |
| 2022 | 3,963 |
| 2023 | 3,988 |
| 2024 | 4,007 |
| 2025 | 4,058 |
| 2026 | 4,047 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,961 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crișeni, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zalău (66,139 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Hereclean
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 | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,317 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.20 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 336 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,990 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 969 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.7 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.45 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 225 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.2 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.44 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 212 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 227 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 703 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.1 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 372 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.24 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 128 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hereclean | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hereclean
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 trade175 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage101 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing85 · 10.8%
- Construction84 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services72 · 9.1%
- Other service activities48 · 6.1%
- Real estate43 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical42 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)119 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines85 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities77 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities57 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings55 · 7.0%
- Rental and leasing activities46 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities43 · 5.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods37 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering35 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hereclean?
Hereclean has 4,047 residents (2026), ranking 1,064 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hereclean?
Hereclean covers 71.1 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Hereclean growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hereclean went from 3,809 to 4,047, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Hereclean?
Hereclean is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.266, longitude 22.992.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hereclean?
In Hereclean, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 128 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hereclean?
In Hereclean, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 217 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Hereclean?
The nearest to Hereclean are Crișeni (6.0 km), Coșeiu (6.6 km), Șamșud (8.2 km), Bocșa (8.3 km), Pericei (8.7 km).