Santău: population and statistics
Santău has a population of 2,481 (2026) across 82.8 km², or 30.0 people per km². It ranks 1,931 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,481 residents
- 82.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Santău ranks No. 46 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Santău, compared with an average of 2.61 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.6 m³ in Santău, compared with an average of 27.5 m³ in Satu Mare County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Santău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Santău in numbers
Where is Santău?
Neighbouring localities
- Săuca7.2 km · 1,614
- Tiream8.2 km · 2,375
- Căuaș9.0 km · 2,430
- Andrid9.2 km · 2,655
- Tășnad9.2 km · 8,840
- Pir9.7 km · 1,520
- Petrești11 km · 1,873
- Viișoara13 km · 1,251
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Santău over time
Santău had 2,612 residents in 2016 and 2,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,525 |
| 2022 | 2,522 |
| 2023 | 2,521 |
| 2024 | 2,529 |
| 2025 | 2,493 |
| 2026 | 2,481 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,597 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Săuca, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tășnad (8,840 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Santău
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 | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.81 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,562 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 977 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,482 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 460 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.6 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,580 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 179 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Santău | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Santău
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 trade26 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage19 · 16.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.8%
- Construction8 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santău?
Santău has 2,481 residents (2026), ranking 1,931 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Santău?
Santău covers 82.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Santău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Santău went from 2,612 to 2,481, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Santău?
Santău is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.518, longitude 22.477.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Santău?
In Santău, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Santău?
In Santău, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,580 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Santău?
The nearest to Santău are Săuca (7.2 km), Tiream (8.2 km), Căuaș (9.0 km), Andrid (9.2 km), Tășnad (9.2 km).