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Avrig, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Avrig is a small city in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 14,032. Elevation: 1,263 ft (385 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,032 Population 122/sq mi density
1,263 ft Elevation 385 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
50.5 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 Avrig

Avrig

Avrig is a town in Sibiu County, Transylvania, central Romania. The first documents attesting its existence date to 1346. It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

People

Population14,032
Density122/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Population14,032
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Coordinates45.7167°, 24.3833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall164.5 inches (418 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Avrig

Avrig is a small city in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 14,032. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet (385 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Avrig is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 421 business establishments.

Income: Avrig vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)421

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Avrig

Avrig has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 774 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.4°C / 26°F -15° / 7.1° 61.7
Feb -1.1°C / 30°F -13.2° / 10.4° 30.5
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -9° / 15.6° 46.5
Apr 6.2°C / 43°F -4.5° / 18.8° 62.0
May 11.1°C / 52°F 0.8° / 21.8° 101.0
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 6.4° / 27.9° 111.2
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 7.8° / 31.3° 85.4
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.2° 64.0
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 3.5° / 26.4° 65.6
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F -2° / 21.1° 39.7
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F -6.6° / 16.2° 51.6
Dec -0.8°C / 30°F -9.5° / 8.3° 54.8
Avrig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below Romania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Area115.1 sq mi (298.0 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates45.7167°N, 24.3833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Romania avg
Snowfall 164.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 M5.6 115 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 M5.2 148 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 149 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 114 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 121 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 146 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 150 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 148 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 96 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 119 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 146 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 146 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 145 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 124 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 146 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 101 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 120 km
May 3, 2002 9 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.4 148 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Avrig has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Avrig

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală Gheorghe Lazăr - - - -
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Radio Stations near Avrig

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
Blaj Radio catolic, 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

Museums in Avrig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"ASTRA" Museum of Transylvanian Civilisation
"August von Spiess" Hunting Museum
"Badea Cartan" Memorial Collection
"Dr. Gheorghe Telea-Bologa" Memorial Cultural Centre
"Emil Sigerus" Museum of Saxon Ethnography and Folk Art
"Franz Binder" World Ethnography Museum
"Mihai Eminescu House" Museum of Icons and Church Objects
"Sigmond Dachler" Museum
Altemberger House History Museum
Arme și trofee de vânătoare
ASTRA National Museum Complex
Avrig Museum
Boita Village Collection
Brukenthal National Museum
Cisnădie Ethnographic Collection
Dinosaurs from the Garden Exhibition
Galeria de Artă Contemporană
History of Pharmacy Exhibition
Immersive Museum Sibiu
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Landeskirchliches Museum
Muzeul Cârța
Muzeul Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București
Muzeul Memorial General David Paprogescu
Muzeul Turnu Roșu
Natural History Museum
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Steam Locomotives Museum
Textile Industry History Museum Exhibition
Turnu Rosu Village Exhibition
Turnul Dulgherilor

Libraries in Avrig

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Bâlea0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Hipodrom0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Vasile Aaron0.0
Biblioteca Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul A0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul B0.0
Biblioteca Universitară "Lucian Blaga"0.0

Farmers Markets in Avrig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Habermann Market
Piață
Piața Agro-Alimentară Tălmaciu
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla
Piata Cibin
Piața Rahovei
Târgul de Crăciun

Hotels in Avrig

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palatul Brukenthal

Restaurants in Avrig

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edenul Transilvaniei
Pizza Burger Paradis
Popasul Avrig

Cafes in Avrig

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeneaua DOR

Train Stations in Avrig

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avrig

Bus Stations in Avrig

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RO #1284848570

Gas Stations in Avrig

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Octano

Banks in Avrig

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCR
BRD
CEC Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Avrig

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Ski Resorts Near Avrig

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Avrig

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Măgura Airfield-Small Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield-Small Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip-Small Airport
Salonti Airstrip-Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avrig

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Catolică Avrig
Biserica Evanghelică Luterană
Biserica Memorială Gheorghe Lazăr
Biserica Ortodoxă Avrig
Catedrala Ortodoxă Avrig
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
350 m (1,148 ft)
Area
133.4 km² (51.5 mi²)
Founded
1364
Postal Code
555200
Mayor
Adrian-Dumitru David
Website
primaria-avrig.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Avrig

What is the population of Avrig?

Avrig has a population of 14,032 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 115.1 square miles.

Is Avrig 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 Avrig?

Avrig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 164.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Avrig?

There are 421 business establishments in the area.

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