Orașu Nou: population and statistics
Orașu Nou has a population of 3,522 (2026) across 63.1 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 1,274 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,522 residents
- 63.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Orașu Nou ranks No. 30 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.1 ‰ in Orașu Nou, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 64 ‰ in Orașu Nou, compared with an average of 138 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Orașu Nou: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (53 businesses).
Orașu Nou in numbers
Where is Orașu Nou?
Population of Orașu Nou over time
Orașu Nou had 3,879 residents in 2016 and 3,522 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,699 |
| 2022 | 3,657 |
| 2023 | 3,623 |
| 2024 | 3,605 |
| 2025 | 3,560 |
| 2026 | 3,522 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,842 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Racșa, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Negrești-Oaș (16,175 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Orașu Nou
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 | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.72 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,354 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,788 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,155 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.7 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,326 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 316 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 668 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 801 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orașu Nou | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orașu Nou
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
- Construction59 · 19.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade58 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage50 · 16.2%
- Manufacturing27 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services20 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities53 · 17.2%
- Construction of buildings51 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 12.7%
- Civil engineering34 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orașu Nou?
Orașu Nou has 3,522 residents (2026), ranking 1,274 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orașu Nou?
Orașu Nou covers 63.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Orașu Nou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orașu Nou went from 3,879 to 3,522, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Orașu Nou?
Orașu Nou is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.844, longitude 23.296.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orașu Nou?
In Orașu Nou, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orașu Nou?
In Orașu Nou, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,652 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Orașu Nou?
The nearest to Orașu Nou are Racșa (4.4 km), Călinești-Oaș (8.3 km), Vama (8.5 km), Negrești-Oaș (10.0 km), Seini (11 km).