Cehal: population and statistics
Cehal has a population of 1,366 (2026) across 65.5 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 2,828 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,366 residents
- 65.5 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Cehal ranks No. 62 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.7 ‰ in Cehal, compared with an average of 6.4 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.9% in Cehal, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Cehal: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Cehal in numbers
Where is Cehal?
Neighbouring localities
- Boianu Mare5.4 km · 1,163
- Balc9.0 km · 3,099
- Bobota9.2 km · 3,672
- Tășnad9.6 km · 8,840
- Săcășeni9.7 km · 1,165
- Camăr10 km · 1,620
- Săuca11 km · 1,614
- Viișoara11 km · 1,251
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cehal over time
Cehal had 1,645 residents in 2016 and 1,366 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,501 |
| 2022 | 1,469 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,400 |
| 2025 | 1,372 |
| 2026 | 1,366 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,178 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boianu Mare, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balc (3,099 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Cehal
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 | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,614 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 742 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,874 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cehal | 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) | 8.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 273 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.12 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 639 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cehal | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cehal
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 trade12 · 29.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 14.6%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage4 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 9.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 19.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 9.8%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 7.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 7.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cehal?
Cehal has 1,366 residents (2026), ranking 2,828 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cehal?
Cehal covers 65.5 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Cehal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cehal went from 1,645 to 1,366, a change of −17.0%.
Where is Cehal?
Cehal is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.391, longitude 22.592.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cehal?
In Cehal, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cehal?
In Cehal, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.9% (2026), ranking 273 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cehal?
The nearest to Cehal are Boianu Mare (5.4 km), Balc (9.0 km), Bobota (9.2 km), Tășnad (9.6 km), Săcășeni (9.7 km).