Medieșu Aurit: population and statistics
Medieșu Aurit has a population of 6,683 (2026) across 102.8 km², or 65.0 people per km². It ranks 471 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,683 residents
- 102.8 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Medieșu Aurit ranks No. 11 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.3 m³ in Medieșu Aurit, compared with an average of 27.5 m³ in Satu Mare County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.4 ‰ in Medieșu Aurit, compared with an average of 10.1 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Medieșu Aurit: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (69 businesses).
Medieșu Aurit in numbers
Where is Medieșu Aurit?
Neighbouring localities
- Apa4.4 km · 2,718
- Culciu8.0 km · 3,949
- Livada8.5 km · 7,138
- Seini11 km · 9,491
- Odoreu11 km · 7,024
- Orașu Nou12 km · 3,522
- Valea Vinului13 km · 1,845
- Racșa14 km · 3,003
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Medieșu Aurit over time
Medieșu Aurit had 6,846 residents in 2016 and 6,683 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,855 |
| 2022 | 6,825 |
| 2023 | 6,798 |
| 2024 | 6,759 |
| 2025 | 6,702 |
| 2026 | 6,683 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,405 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Apa, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Satu Mare (110,409 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Medieșu Aurit
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 | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 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) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.33 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,444 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 844 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,966 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 456 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,093 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.74 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 339 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 186 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 683 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.95 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,704 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 253 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 564 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.3 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,471 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.97 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 663 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Medieșu Aurit | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Medieșu Aurit
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 trade107 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage64 · 13.1%
- Construction60 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing53 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services30 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings48 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering27 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities20 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medieșu Aurit?
Medieșu Aurit has 6,683 residents (2026), ranking 471 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Medieșu Aurit?
Medieșu Aurit covers 102.8 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Medieșu Aurit growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Medieșu Aurit went from 6,846 to 6,683, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Medieșu Aurit?
Medieșu Aurit is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.791, longitude 23.154.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Medieșu Aurit?
In Medieșu Aurit, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,471 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Medieșu Aurit?
In Medieșu Aurit, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,257 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Medieșu Aurit?
The nearest to Medieșu Aurit are Apa (4.4 km), Culciu (8.0 km), Livada (8.5 km), Seini (11 km), Odoreu (11 km).