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Alțâna, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Alțâna is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 1,094. Elevation: 1,368 ft (417 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,094 Population 40/sq mi density
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Alțâna

Alțâna

Alțâna is a commune in the north of Sibiu County, Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania. It is composed of three villages: Alțâna, Benești, and Ghijasa de Sus.

People

Population1,094
Density40/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Population1,094
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates45.9333°, 24.4667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.0 inches (81 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Alțâna

Alțâna is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 1,094. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Alțâna is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Alțâna vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alțâna

Alțâna has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -6.6° / 2.3° 26.9
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -4.8° / 5.6° 23.3
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -0.8° / 10.7° 35.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.6° 54.1
May 15.1°C / 59°F 8.8° / 21.4° 77.3
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25° 96.8
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 94.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.1° 71.4
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.8° 56.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 45.5
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F -0.5° / 10° 32.6
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -4.8° / 3.4° 30.7
Alțâna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates45.9333°N, 24.4667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 135 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 143 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 146 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 147 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 134 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 141 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 146 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 147 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 103 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 149 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 145 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 129 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 144 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 145 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 145 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 124 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 144 km
Jan 10, 2012 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 150 km
Oct 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.5 148 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Alțâna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Alțâna

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, religios MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro chansons françaises, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
goFM top hits MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Alțâna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Badea Cartan" Memorial Collection
"Dr. Gheorghe Telea-Bologa" Memorial Cultural Centre
"Hartibaciu Valley" Museum
"Herman N. Oberth" Memorial House
"Stephan Ludwig Roth" Memorial House
Avrig Museum
Church Objects Collections of St. Nicholas' Church
Collection of the Evangelical Church of Biertan
Evangelical Church Museum
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Medias City Museum
Muzeu Biertan
Muzeu Richiș
Muzeul Cârța
Muzeul Săsesc Stejărișu
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway
The Natural Gas Documentation and Information Centre

Libraries in Alțâna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Poliția Agnita0.0

Farmers Markets in Alțâna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentara
Piaţa Agroalimentară Mediaş
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla

Train Stations in Alțâna

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alțâna
Benești

Stadiums & Teams in Alțâna

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Ski Resorts Near Alțâna

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alțâna

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alțâna

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Greco-Catolică Sfânta Treime Alțâna (1933)
Biserica Luterană Benești (1767)
Biserica Ortodoxă Buna Vestire Benești (1894)
Biserica Ortodoxă Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul Alțâna (1923)
Biserica Sfânta Paraschiva
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae
Biserica Vecerd
The Fortified Church of Alțâna

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
417 m (1,368 ft)
Founded
1291
Postal Code
557005

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alțâna

What is the population of Alțâna?

Alțâna has a population of 1,094 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 27.7 square miles.

Is Alțâna expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alțâna?

Alțâna has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 32.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alțâna?

There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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