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Arșița, Romania

Bistrița-Năsăud County · Romania

Arșița is a small town in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania with a population of 521. Elevation: 2,375 ft (724 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
521 Population 10/sq mi density
2,375 ft Elevation 724 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Arșița

Arșița

Măgura Ilvei – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Bistrița-Năsăud, w gminie Măgura Ilvei. W 2011 roku liczyła 1428 mieszkańców.

People

Population521
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Population521
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Coordinates47.3592°, 24.8346°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBistrița-Năsăud County
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (809 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Arșița

Arșița is a small town in Romania (Bistrița-Năsăud County) with a population of 521. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet (724 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Arșița is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arșița has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below Romania avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Area53.5 sq mi (138.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates47.3592°N, 24.8346°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Romania avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 74 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 144 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 120 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 30 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Arșița has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 22°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Arșița

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Someș Radio -Bistrițai 96.6 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Arșița

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"The Dreams Nest" Museum
Comparative Art Museum
Ethnographic and Mining Museum of Rodna
Museum of Poiana Ilvei
Muzeul Radacinilor
Secerului Valley Museum Corner

Ski Resorts Near Arșița

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arșița

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bistrița AirfieldSmall Airport
Floreni AirfieldSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arșița

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
554 m (1,818 ft)
Founded
1808
Postal Code
427145

🇷🇴 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 Arșița

What is the population of Arșița?

Arșița has a population of 521 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 53.5 square miles.

Is Arșița 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 Arșița?

Arșița has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arșița?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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