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Beclean, Romania

Bistrița-Năsăud County · Romania

Beclean is a small city in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania with a population of 10,909. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,909 Population 462/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°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 Beclean

Beclean

Beclean is a town in Bistrița-Năsăud County, in north-eastern Transylvania, Romania. The town administers three villages: Coldău, Figa (Füge), and Rusu de Jos (Alsóoroszfalu).

People

Population10,909
Density462/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Population10,909
Population Density462 / sq mi
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates47.1833°, 24.1833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBistrița-Năsăud County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.8 inches (66 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Beclean

Beclean is a small city in Romania (Bistrița-Năsăud County) with a population of 10,909. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Beclean is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 327 business establishments.

Income: Beclean vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)327

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Beclean

Beclean has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -5.7° / 1.2° 42.9
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -4.7° / 3.8° 40.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.8° / 9.7° 43.7
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.1° / 16.4° 50.6
May 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 81.5
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.1° 86.0
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.9° 91.0
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.2° 64.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.6° 66.3
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 4.3° / 16° 54.1
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 0.1° / 9.5° 44.1
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -4.3° / 2.6° 51.9
Beclean experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates47.1833°N, 24.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Romania avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 125 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 150 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 139 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 109 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 82 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 104 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 23 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Beclean has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Beclean

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială Grigore Silași - - - -
Școala Generală Liviu Rebreanu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beclean

5 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
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Someș Radio -Bistrițai 96.6 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Transilvania -statia Beclean 91.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Beclean

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"George Coșbuc" Memorial Museum
"Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum
"Liviu Rebreanu" Memorial Museum
Beclean Orthodox Archpriest District Museum
Casa Memorială Liviu Rebreanu
Ciceu Mihaesti Museum
Colecția Muzeală a Mănăstirii Nicula
Hunting House Museum
Nasaud Border Museum
Nicula Monastery Museum Collection

Farmers Markets in Beclean

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Florex
Piața Agroalimentară
Piata Nasaud
Roxana

Hotels in Beclean

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabana Prestige

Restaurants in Beclean

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bachus Restaurant
Popasul Călătorului
Restaurant Ozana
Star

Cafes in Beclean

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

liquenda

Train Stations in Beclean

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beclean pe Someș

Gas Stations in Beclean

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ozana

Banks in Beclean

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
BRD

Ski Resorts Near Beclean

3 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 - - -

Airports Near Beclean

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air Base-Medium Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia Mare-Small Airport
Bistrița Airfield-Small Airport
Copalnic-Manastur Airfield-Small Airport
Dezmir Airfield-Small Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Luncani Airfield-Small Airport
Rona de Sus Airfield-Small Airport
Săcălășeni Airfield-Small Airport
Sălicea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beclean

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Bunavestire
Biserica Catolică
Biserica Greco-Catolică
Biserica Reformată
Biserica Sf Arhangheli
Biserica Sfântul Andrei

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Area
45.4 km² (17.5 mi²)
Founded
1235
Postal Code
425100
Mayor
Nicolae Moldovan
Website
primariabeclean.ro/
Twinned With
Glodeni

🇷🇴 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 Beclean

What is the population of Beclean?

Beclean has a population of 10,909 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.

Is Beclean 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 Beclean?

Beclean has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches, with 25.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Beclean?

There are 327 business establishments in the area.

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