Căuaș: population and statistics
Căuaș has a population of 2,430 (2026) across 95.3 km², or 25.5 people per km². It ranks 1,963 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,430 residents
- 95.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Căuaș ranks No. 47 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 ‰ in Căuaș, compared with an average of 2.61 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.6% in Căuaș, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Căuaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Căuaș in numbers
Where is Căuaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Tiream7.2 km · 2,375
- Santău9.0 km · 2,481
- Petrești11 km · 1,873
- Moftin12 km · 4,372
- Carei12 km · 22,848
- Craidorolț12 km · 2,125
- Tășnad13 km · 8,840
- Căpleni15 km · 3,139
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Căuaș over time
Căuaș had 2,543 residents in 2016 and 2,430 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,504 |
| 2022 | 2,491 |
| 2023 | 2,486 |
| 2024 | 2,469 |
| 2025 | 2,446 |
| 2026 | 2,430 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,349 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tiream, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moftin (4,372 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Căuaș
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 | Căuaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căuaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 973 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,492 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400.4 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,664 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căuaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căuaș | 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) | 9.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Căuaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Căuaș | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căuaș
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 trade38 · 27.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.7%
- Construction13 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 20.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.9%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căuaș?
Căuaș has 2,430 residents (2026), ranking 1,963 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căuaș?
Căuaș covers 95.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Căuaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căuaș went from 2,543 to 2,430, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Căuaș?
Căuaș is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.589, longitude 22.535.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căuaș?
In Căuaș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Căuaș?
In Căuaș, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 236 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Căuaș?
The nearest to Căuaș are Tiream (7.2 km), Santău (9.0 km), Petrești (11 km), Moftin (12 km), Carei (12 km).