Bistra, Romania
Maramureş · Romania
Bistra is a small town in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 943. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bistra
Bistra – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Marmarosz, w gminie Bistra. W 2011 roku liczyła 1017 mieszkańców.
People
Climate
| Population | 943 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8667°, 24.2000° |
| 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) |
About Bistra
Bistra is a small town in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 60.4 sq mi (156.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8667°N, 24.2000°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Bistra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").
Radio Stations near Bistra
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 Bistra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bishop Gavril de Barsana" Museum of Icons and Rare Books | ||||
| "Havrelo Clempus" Memorial House | ||||
| Casa de Cultura | ||||
| Documentary and Exhibition Centre of Romanian Nobility of Maramures | ||||
| Dunca Patu House-Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum of Pleș Family | ||||
| Hutsul Bryndzia Museum | ||||
| Museum of Ethnography and History | ||||
| Museum of Mountain Ecology and History of Nature Use in the Ukrainian Carpathians | ||||
| Museum of Romanian Countrywoman | ||||
| Muzeu locomotive | ||||
| Музей І. Маргітича |
Libraries in Bistra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Library-branch #18 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bistra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ринок |
Ski Resorts Near Bistra
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pârtiile Roata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Șuior | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Drahobrat | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Буковель | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bistra
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistra
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mănăstirea Izvorul Tămăduirii - Petrova |
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Waterfalls Near Bistra
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bistra.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Водоспад Кам'яна Стіна | Height: 5 |
| Явірниковий водоспад |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bistra
What is the population of Bistra?
Bistra has a population of 943 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 60.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bistra?
Bistra 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. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.
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