Castaneda: population and statistics
Castaneda has a population of 262 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 66.2 people per km². It ranks 1,983 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 262 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 789 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Castaneda ranks No. 85 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Castaneda in numbers
Where is Castaneda?
Population of Castaneda over time
Castaneda had 266 residents in 2015 and 262 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 278 |
| 2021 | 274 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 262 |
| 2024 | 254 |
| 2025 | 262 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 555 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grono (1,634 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Castaneda
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 | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.2% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 250 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,856 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 956.6 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,032 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,092 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 21 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,914 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.2 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 107 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,859 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 408.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.1% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.7% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Castaneda | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.3% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Castaneda
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castaneda?
Castaneda has 262 residents (2025), ranking 1,983 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Castaneda?
Castaneda covers 4.0 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Castaneda growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Castaneda went from 266 to 262, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Castaneda?
Castaneda is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.250, longitude 9.133.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Castaneda?
In Castaneda, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,032 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Castaneda?
In Castaneda, “Establishments” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 1,924 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Castaneda?
In Castaneda, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Castaneda?
The nearest to Castaneda are Grono (1.1 km), Roveredo (GR) (1.8 km), Santa Maria in Calanca (2.3 km), San Vittore (2.4 km), Buseno (3.3 km).