Santa Maria in Calanca: population and statistics
Santa Maria in Calanca has a population of 113 (2025) across 9.3 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 2,086 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 113 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 814 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Santa Maria in Calanca ranks No. 97 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,248 kWh a year here.
Santa Maria in Calanca in numbers
Where is Santa Maria in Calanca?
Population of Santa Maria in Calanca over time
Santa Maria in Calanca had 102 residents in 2015 and 113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 113 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,304 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grono (1,634 residents), 2.0 km away.
All indicators for Santa Maria in Calanca
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 | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 239 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,872 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.9% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 96.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 60.3% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 8 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,047 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 648.6 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) | 30,354 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 11 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,028 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.3 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 16 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,105 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Santa Maria in Calanca | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santa Maria in Calanca
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santa Maria in Calanca?
Santa Maria in Calanca has 113 residents (2025), ranking 2,086 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Santa Maria in Calanca?
Santa Maria in Calanca covers 9.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Santa Maria in Calanca growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Santa Maria in Calanca went from 102 to 113, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Santa Maria in Calanca?
Santa Maria in Calanca is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.266, longitude 9.150.
Jobs: what is the figure for Santa Maria in Calanca?
In Santa Maria in Calanca, “Jobs” stands at 16 (2024), ranking 2,105 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Santa Maria in Calanca?
In Santa Maria in Calanca, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santa Maria in Calanca?
In Santa Maria in Calanca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,248 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santa Maria in Calanca?
The nearest to Santa Maria in Calanca are Grono (2.0 km), Castaneda (2.3 km), Buseno (3.4 km), Roveredo (GR) (4.0 km), Cama (4.5 km).