Letca: population and statistics
Letca has a population of 1,529 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 2,703 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,529 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Letca ranks No. 45 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.5 ‰ in Letca, compared with an average of 11.4 ‰ in Sălaj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.48 km in Letca, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Letca: the most common activity among active businesses is Manufacture of food products (8 businesses).
Letca in numbers
Where is Letca?
Population of Letca over time
Letca had 1,813 residents in 2016 and 1,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,674 |
| 2022 | 1,636 |
| 2023 | 1,607 |
| 2024 | 1,596 |
| 2025 | 1,563 |
| 2026 | 1,529 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,497 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Băbeni, 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Letca
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 | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.48 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 95 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,089 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,277 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 712.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 244 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.95 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 98 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 172 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 716 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.27 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Letca | 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) | 24 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 732 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 225 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.31 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Letca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Letca
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
- Manufacturing13 · 19.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 19.1%
- Construction8 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.4%
- Other service activities5 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Manufacture of food products8 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Letca?
Letca has 1,529 residents (2026), ranking 2,703 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Letca?
Letca covers 60.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Letca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Letca went from 1,813 to 1,529, a change of −15.7%.
Where is Letca?
Letca is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.348, longitude 23.428.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Letca?
In Letca, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Letca?
In Letca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.48 km (2025), ranking 95 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Letca?
The nearest to Letca are Băbeni (5.9 km), Lozna (7.5 km), Valea Chioarului (7.7 km), Năpradea (7.8 km), Surduc (12 km).