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Bicaz, Romania

Neamț County · Romania

Bicaz is a small city in Neamț County, Romania with a population of 8,340. Elevation: 2,441 ft (744 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,340 Population 126/sq mi density
2,441 ft Elevation 744 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 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
$15,336 median income

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About Bicaz

Bicaz

Bicaz is a town in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania, is situated in the eastern Carpathian Mountains near the confluence of the Bicaz and Bistrița Rivers and near Lake Bicaz, an artificial lake formed by the Bicaz Dam on the Bistrița. Bicaz used to be a border town until 1918. Six villages are administered by the town: Capșa, Dodeni, Izvoru Alb, Izvoru Muntelui, Potoci, and Secu.

People

Population8,340
Density126/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Population8,340
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Coordinates46.9167°, 26.0667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceNeamț County
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Bicaz

Bicaz is a small city in Romania (Neamț County) with a population of 8,340. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet (744 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Bicaz is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 250 business establishments.

Income: Bicaz vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)250

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bicaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Romania avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Area66.2 sq mi (171.5 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates46.9167°N, 26.0667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 128 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 134 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 139 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 140 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 141 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 136 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 140 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 146 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 146 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 146 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 139 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 142 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 138 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 147 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 139 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 135 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 144 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 138 km
Jan 13, 1991 6 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.7 147 km
Dec 1, 2012 1 km ESE of Nereju, Romania M4.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Bicaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Bicaz

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Szépvíz FM local news, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Jurnal FM adult contemporany, cultural MP3 128 kbps
Szépvíz FM Rádió -Frumoasa 101.7 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Retro Radio 97.7 FM (US) classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Terra FM dance, edm AAC

Museums in Bicaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Constantin Romanescu" Zoological Museum
"Ioan Luca" Ethnographic Museum
"Iulia Halaucescu" Art Museum
Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection
History and Ethnography Museum
Muzeul Mănăstirii Bistrița
Varatec Monastery Museum Collection

Restaurants in Bicaz

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Păstrăvăria Cheița
Restaurant Pensiune Piatra Corbului

Ski Resorts Near Bicaz

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiGyimes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Varság 0.0 - - $0 - - -
pistă ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtia de schi Veresvirág 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rarău Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bicaz

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromul Girov-Small Airport
Ciceu-Andras Airfield-Small Airport
Dumbrava Roșie Airfield-Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Joseni Airfield-Small Airport
Onesti Airifeld-Small Airport
Remetea Airifeld-Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield-Small Airport
Timișești Airfield-Small Airport
Viișoara Airfield-Small Airport
Zanesti Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
432 m (1,417 ft)
Area
148,900,000.0 km² (57,475,400.0 mi²)
Founded
1611
Postal Code
615100
Mayor
Iulian-Traian Matasă
Website
primariabicaz.ro/
Twinned With
Hasselt, Lausanne, Orhei, Piazzola sul Brenta

🇷🇴 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 Bicaz

What is the population of Bicaz?

Bicaz has a population of 8,340 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 66.2 square miles.

Is Bicaz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bicaz?

Bicaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bicaz?

There are 250 business establishments in the area.

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