Călinești-Oaș: population and statistics
Călinești-Oaș has a population of 5,179 (2026) across 42.1 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 705 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,179 residents
- 42.1 km²
- 123 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Călinești-Oaș ranks No. 15 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Călinești-Oaș, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 343.1 ‰ in Călinești-Oaș, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Călinești-Oaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (101 businesses).
Călinești-Oaș in numbers
Where is Călinești-Oaș?
Population of Călinești-Oaș over time
Călinești-Oaș had 5,141 residents in 2016 and 5,179 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,155 |
| 2022 | 5,148 |
| 2023 | 5,143 |
| 2024 | 5,166 |
| 2025 | 5,199 |
| 2026 | 5,179 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,891 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gherța Mică, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turț (8,344 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Călinești-Oaș
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 | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,978 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.35 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 709 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,777 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 343.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,048 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.6 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 147 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 742 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.09 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.1 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,107 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.44 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 979 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Călinești-Oaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călinești-Oaș
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
- Construction113 · 25.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade86 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage57 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing34 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services27 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 5.8%
- Other service activities23 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities101 · 22.4%
- Construction of buildings100 · 22.2%
- Civil engineering74 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 5.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods17 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 3.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călinești-Oaș?
Călinești-Oaș has 5,179 residents (2026), ranking 705 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călinești-Oaș?
Călinești-Oaș covers 42.1 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Călinești-Oaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călinești-Oaș went from 5,141 to 5,179, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Călinești-Oaș?
Călinești-Oaș is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.914, longitude 23.260.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călinești-Oaș?
In Călinești-Oaș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călinești-Oaș?
In Călinești-Oaș, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 343.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,048 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Călinești-Oaș?
The nearest to Călinești-Oaș are Gherța Mică (4.4 km), Târșolț (7.6 km), Orașu Nou (8.3 km), Turț (9.7 km), Bixad (10 km).