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Bârsana, Romania
Maramureş · Romania
Bârsana is a small city in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 6,266. Elevation: 1,129 ft (344 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Bârsana
Bârsana is a commune in Maramureș County, Maramureș, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bârsana and Nănești. It also included the village of Oncești until 2004, when it was split off to form a separate commune.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,266 |
| Population Density | 201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8167°, 24.0667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Maramureş |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 53.1 inches (135 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Bârsana
Bârsana is a small city in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 6,266. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Bârsana vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 31.1 sq mi (80.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8167°N, 24.0667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Bârsana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Bârsana
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școla Gimnazială Bărsana | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bârsana
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Romania Sighet | etnic, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sighet FM | talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bârsana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bishop Gavril de Barsana" Museum of Icons and Rare Books | ||||
| "Ellie Wiesel" Memorial House - Museum of Jewish Culture in the Maramures Region | ||||
| "Havrelo Clempus" Memorial House | ||||
| Casa memorială "Elie Wiesel" | ||||
| Dunca Patu House-Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum of Maramures | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum of Pleș Family | ||||
| House-Museum “Dr. Ioan Mihalyi de Apsa”, Art Gallery | ||||
| Hutsul Bryndzia Museum | ||||
| Ilie Lazar Memorial House | ||||
| Maramureș Museum | ||||
| Maramureș Village Museum | ||||
| Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance | ||||
| Memorialul victimelor comunismului | ||||
| Museum of Archeology and History | ||||
| Museum of Mountain Ecology and History of Nature Use in the Ukrainian Carpathians | ||||
| Museum of Romanian Countrywoman | ||||
| Muzeul de Științele Naturii | ||||
| Музей І. Маргітича | ||||
| Музей соли |
Libraries in Bârsana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipală "Laurențiu Ulici" | 0.0 | |||||
| Library-branch #18 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bârsana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hotels in Bârsana
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bârsana
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bârsana
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bârsana
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Bârsana
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pârtiile Roata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Șuior | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Drahobrat | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Буковель | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bârsana
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maramureș International Airport | BAY | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrom Baia Mare | — | Small Airport |
| Bistrița Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Copalnic-Manastur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rona de Sus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Săcălășeni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bârsana
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Churches of Maramureş | Cultural | 1999 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bârsana
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bârsana Monastery | |
| Biserica greco-catolică "Schimbarea la Faţă" | |
| Biserica Greco-Catolică "Sfinţii Apostoli Petru şi Pavel" | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă din Bârsana | |
| Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple | |
| The old wooden church of Bârsana |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Bârsana?
Bârsana has a population of 6,266 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles.
Is Bârsana 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 Bârsana?
Bârsana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bârsana?
There are 188 business establishments in the area.