Cama: population and statistics
Cama has a population of 735 (2025) across 15.0 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,632 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 735 residents
- 15.0 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 1,642 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Cama ranks No. 70 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Cama, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.1 in Cama, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 20° generates about 734 kWh a year here.
Cama in numbers
Where is Cama?
Population of Cama over time
Cama had 571 residents in 2015 and 735 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 589 |
| 2021 | 616 |
| 2022 | 658 |
| 2023 | 691 |
| 2024 | 720 |
| 2025 | 735 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,101 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Santa Maria in Calanca, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grono (1,634 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Cama
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,357 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 489 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,532 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.9% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 972 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 300 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 166 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 16.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,779 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 695 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 694.6 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,478 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,939 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,544 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,455 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 100 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 64 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 61 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,676 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 179 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,671 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.5 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,395 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.6% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 745 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 897 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cama | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 323 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cama
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cama?
Cama has 735 residents (2025), ranking 1,632 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cama?
Cama covers 15.0 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Cama growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cama went from 571 to 735, a change of +28.7%.
Where is Cama?
Cama is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.260, longitude 9.208.
District heating: what is the figure for Cama?
In Cama, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cama?
In Cama, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.1 (2026), ranking 64 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cama?
In Cama, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 20° produces about 734 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cama?
The nearest to Cama are Santa Maria in Calanca (4.5 km), Grono (4.8 km), Lostallo (4.8 km), Castaneda (5.8 km), Roveredo (GR) (6.9 km).