Poiana Blenchii: population and statistics
Poiana Blenchii has a population of 1,092 (2026) across 52.5 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 2,995 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,092 residents
- 52.5 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Poiana Blenchii ranks No. 53 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Poiana Blenchii, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Poiana Blenchii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Poiana Blenchii in numbers
Where is Poiana Blenchii?
Neighbouring localities
- Coroieni6.6 km · 2,653
- Gâlgău6.9 km · 2,263
- Câțcău8.3 km · 2,191
- Cășeiu11 km · 4,717
- Vad11 km · 1,957
- Ileanda12 km · 2,304
- Chiuiești12 km · 2,214
- Vima Mică12 km · 1,280
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Poiana Blenchii over time
Poiana Blenchii had 1,229 residents in 2016 and 1,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,153 |
| 2022 | 1,140 |
| 2023 | 1,115 |
| 2024 | 1,117 |
| 2025 | 1,109 |
| 2026 | 1,092 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,360 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Coroieni (2,653 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Poiana Blenchii
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 | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 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) | 21.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.62 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 966 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 530 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,105 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.9 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,158 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.58 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.1 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,720 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.78 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 323 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Blenchii | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 162 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Blenchii
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 trade11 · 19.6%
- Construction8 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage6 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.1%
- Other service activities4 · 7.1%
- Real estate3 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 7.1%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 5.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Blenchii?
Poiana Blenchii has 1,092 residents (2026), ranking 2,995 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Blenchii?
Poiana Blenchii covers 52.5 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Blenchii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Blenchii went from 1,229 to 1,092, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Poiana Blenchii?
Poiana Blenchii is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.307, longitude 23.761.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Poiana Blenchii?
In Poiana Blenchii, “Existing dwellings” stands at 530 (2025), ranking 3,105 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Blenchii?
In Poiana Blenchii, “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 Poiana Blenchii?
The nearest to Poiana Blenchii are Coroieni (6.6 km), Gâlgău (6.9 km), Câțcău (8.3 km), Cășeiu (11 km), Vad (11 km).