Apa: population and statistics
Apa has a population of 2,718 (2026) across 44.5 km², or 61.1 people per km². It ranks 1,768 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,718 residents
- 44.5 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Apa ranks No. 41 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Apa, compared with an average of 569 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Apa, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Apa: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (27 businesses).
Apa in numbers
Where is Apa?
Population of Apa over time
Apa had 2,759 residents in 2016 and 2,718 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,726 |
| 2022 | 2,694 |
| 2023 | 2,711 |
| 2024 | 2,697 |
| 2025 | 2,690 |
| 2026 | 2,718 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,235 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Medieșu Aurit (6,683 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Apa
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 | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.17 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,180 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,109 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,230 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,076 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.72 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 267 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 248 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 548 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.7 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,461 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.21 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 377 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Apa | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apa
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 trade37 · 20.1%
- Construction28 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage16 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities27 · 14.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings23 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering20 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apa?
Apa has 2,718 residents (2026), ranking 1,768 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apa?
Apa covers 44.5 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Apa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apa went from 2,759 to 2,718, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Apa?
Apa is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.762, longitude 23.193.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apa?
In Apa, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apa?
In Apa, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Apa?
The nearest to Apa are Medieșu Aurit (4.4 km), Seini (7.1 km), Valea Vinului (9.1 km), Culciu (9.9 km), Orașu Nou (12 km).