Săuca: population and statistics
Săuca has a population of 1,614 (2026) across 52.7 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 2,646 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,614 residents
- 52.7 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Săuca ranks No. 59 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 23.0% in Săuca, compared with an average of 2.4% in Satu Mare County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.4 ‰ in Săuca, compared with an average of 10.5 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Săuca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Săuca in numbers
Where is Săuca?
Neighbouring localities
- Viișoara6.7 km · 1,251
- Santău7.2 km · 2,481
- Pir7.2 km · 1,520
- Tășnad7.7 km · 8,840
- Boianu Mare8.6 km · 1,163
- Cehal11 km · 1,366
- Andrid13 km · 2,655
- Săcășeni14 km · 1,165
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Săuca over time
Săuca had 1,538 residents in 2016 and 1,614 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,583 |
| 2022 | 1,562 |
| 2023 | 1,584 |
| 2024 | 1,597 |
| 2025 | 1,613 |
| 2026 | 1,614 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,378 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Viișoara, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Santău (2,481 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Săuca
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 | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 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) | 7.4 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.20 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 502 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 675 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,956 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,450 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,366 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 23.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 12 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.6 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 250 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,431 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 163 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.9 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 637 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Săuca | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 177 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 194 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săuca
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 trade20 · 22.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 12.1%
- Construction10 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.6%
- Other service activities4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 17.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 11.0%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săuca?
Săuca has 1,614 residents (2026), ranking 2,646 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săuca?
Săuca covers 52.7 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Săuca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săuca went from 1,538 to 1,614, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Săuca?
Săuca is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.454, longitude 22.487.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Săuca?
In Săuca, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 23.0% (2026), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săuca?
In Săuca, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,003 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Săuca?
The nearest to Săuca are Viișoara (6.7 km), Santău (7.2 km), Pir (7.2 km), Tășnad (7.7 km), Boianu Mare (8.6 km).