Șandra: population and statistics
Șandra has a population of 3,140 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 60.1 people per km². It ranks 1,486 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,140 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Șandra ranks No. 48 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Șandra, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 355.4 ‰ in Șandra, compared with an average of 472.9 ‰ in Timiș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Șandra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Șandra in numbers
Where is Șandra?
Neighbouring localities
- Biled5.1 km · 4,243
- Iecea Mare7.6 km · 2,883
- Pesac8.0 km · 2,365
- Satchinez10 km · 5,258
- Variaș11 km · 6,496
- Lovrin11 km · 4,043
- Periam13 km · 5,055
- Lenauheim13 km · 6,253
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șandra over time
Șandra had 3,095 residents in 2016 and 3,140 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,106 |
| 2022 | 3,139 |
| 2023 | 3,141 |
| 2024 | 3,132 |
| 2025 | 3,135 |
| 2026 | 3,140 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,314 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Biled, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Satchinez (5,258 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Șandra
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 | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.93 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,299 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.14 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 349 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,116 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,231 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 355.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,990 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.5 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 181 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.19 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 611 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 199 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 656 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.9 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.55 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,121 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șandra | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șandra
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 trade61 · 21.9%
- Administrative and support services33 · 11.9%
- Construction29 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage27 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.5%
- Real estate17 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.2%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 9.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities17 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șandra?
Șandra has 3,140 residents (2026), ranking 1,486 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șandra?
Șandra covers 52.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Șandra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șandra went from 3,095 to 3,140, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Șandra?
Șandra is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.915, longitude 20.910.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Șandra?
In Șandra, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șandra?
In Șandra, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 355.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,990 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Șandra?
The nearest to Șandra are Biled (5.1 km), Iecea Mare (7.6 km), Pesac (8.0 km), Satchinez (10 km), Variaș (11 km).