Zalha: population and statistics
Zalha has a population of 756 (2026) across 51.1 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 3,122 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 756 residents
- 51.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Zalha ranks No. 61 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.71 km in Zalha, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.2 in Zalha, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Zalha: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (7 businesses).
Zalha in numbers
Where is Zalha?
Neighbouring localities
- Cristolț6.4 km · 1,034
- Șimișna6.8 km · 1,055
- Rus8.7 km · 941
- Recea-Cristur9.0 km · 1,355
- Gârbou9.1 km · 1,806
- Bobâlna9.4 km · 1,305
- Lozna12 km · 874
- Vad14 km · 1,957
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Zalha over time
Zalha had 910 residents in 2016 and 756 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 799 |
| 2022 | 786 |
| 2023 | 779 |
| 2024 | 772 |
| 2025 | 767 |
| 2026 | 756 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cristolț, 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Zalha
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 | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.71 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 19 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 545 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,093 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 720.9 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 218 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.29 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.4 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 920 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Zalha | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zalha
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
- Construction7 · 17.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 15.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade6 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage4 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 10.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 7.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities7 · 17.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 12.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 12.5%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering3 · 7.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 7.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zalha?
Zalha has 756 residents (2026), ranking 3,122 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zalha?
Zalha covers 51.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Zalha growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zalha went from 910 to 756, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Zalha?
Zalha is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.192, longitude 23.531.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zalha?
In Zalha, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35.71 km (2025), ranking 19 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zalha?
In Zalha, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 42 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Zalha?
The nearest to Zalha are Cristolț (6.4 km), Șimișna (6.8 km), Rus (8.7 km), Recea-Cristur (9.0 km), Gârbou (9.1 km).