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Bistriţa, Romania

Bistrița-Năsăud County · Romania

Bistriţa is a mid-size city in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania with a population of 78,877. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
78,877 Population 790/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 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 Bistriţa

Bistriţa

Bistrița is the capital city of Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania, Romania. It is situated on the Bistrița River. The city has a population of 78,877 inhabitants as of 2021 and administers six villages: Ghinda, Sărata, Sigmir, Slătinița, Unirea and Viișoara. There is a project for the creation of a metropolitan area that will contain the municipality of Bistrița and 3 surrounding localities, whose combined population would be over 91,600 inhabitants.

People

Population78,877
Density790/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population78,877
Population Density790 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates47.1332°, 24.5001°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBistrița-Năsăud County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.1 inches (69 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Bistriţa

Bistriţa is a mid-size city in Romania (Bistrița-Năsăud County) with a population of 78,877. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Bistriţa is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 69 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Income: Bistriţa vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare13
Retail11

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bistriţa

Bistriţa 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
Bistriţa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area99.9 sq mi (258.7 km²)
Population Density790/sq mi
Coordinates47.1332°N, 24.5001°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Romania avg
Snowfall 27.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 103 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 124 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 65 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 123 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Bistriţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bistriţa

Institution Type Founded Website
Babeș-Bolyai University, Bistrița Academic Extension University - Visit →
Colegiul Național Petru Rareș College - ,
Generala 1 College - ,
Grup Școlar Grigore Moisil College - ,
Liceul Andrei Mureșanu College - ,
Liceul de Arte Plastice Corneliu Baba College - ,
Liceul de Muzica "Tudor Jarda" College - ,
Liceul Liviu Rebreanu College - ,
Liceul Sanitar College - ,
Liceul Teoretic "Constantin Romanu Vivu" College - ,
Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Bistrița University - ,
Universitatea Tehnica University - ,

Schools in Bistriţa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală nr 5 - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 1 Bistrița - - - -
Colegiul Național Liviu Rebreanu - - - -
Scool Centre for Inclusive Education No.1 - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 4 Bistrița - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Avram Iancu - - - -
Liceul Andrei Mureșanu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bistriţa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Son Radio -Reghin 87.8 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 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 Bistriţa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"George Coșbuc" Memorial Museum
"Liviu Rebreanu" Memorial Museum
"Saxon House" Museum
"Teodor Tanco" Literary and Memorial Museum
Bistrita-Nasaud Museum Complex
Casa Memorială Liviu Rebreanu
Comparative Art Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Local Museum of Monor
Museum of Poiana Ilvei
Nasaud Border Museum
Secerului Valley Museum Corner

Libraries in Bistriţa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Francisc Păcurariu0.0
Librăria Isaharus0.0

Farmers Markets in Bistriţa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piața Agroalimentară Decebal
Piata Nasaud
Târg

Hotels in Bistriţa

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bistrița
Hotel Codrișor
Hotel Coroana de Aur
Hotel Metropolis
Hotel Ozana

Restaurants in Bistriţa

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

American Pizzeria & Grill
Casa Verona
Crame Veche
Jacqueline Terasa
Mya
Restaurant Cavalli
Rose Garden
Urban Bistro
Visul Gurmandului

Cafes in Bistriţa

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amaretto
Brikada kulinar
Copacul de cafea
Cuccini
Glamour Cafe
Meron
Nuvo
Pasaj
Plan B
Roots Bistro
The Brew
Zireto

Cinemas in Bistriţa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Happy Cinema

Theatres in Bistriţa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultură

Monuments in Bistriţa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ioan Zidaru

Clinics in Bistriţa

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Affidea
Spital de Bătrâni

Dentists in Bistriţa

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SYS DENTAL

Train Stations in Bistriţa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistrița Nord

Bus Stations in Bistriţa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Bistrița

Gas Stations in Bistriţa

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alex-Dora
Alex-Dora 2
OMV
Oscar Drive
RO #2556767348
Rompetrol

Banks in Bistriţa

21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Banca Comercială Carpatica
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
BCR
BRD
BRD
BRD
BRD
CEC Bank
Erste Bank
Exim Banca Românească
ING
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
San Paolo Bank

Shopping Malls in Bistriţa

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OK Shopping Center
Winmarkt

Gyms in Bistriţa

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

18Gym
SanGym Fitness Club

Stadiums & Teams in Bistriţa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bistriţa

2 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 - - -

Airports Near Bistriţa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Câmpia Turzii Air Base-Medium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Bistrița Airfield-Small Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Floreni Airfield-Small Airport
Ghindari Airfield-Small Airport
Luncani Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bistriţa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cargus Ship & Go
Oficiu Poștal Express Bistrița-Năsăud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistriţa

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Evanghelică
Biserica Greco-Catolică Buna Vestire
Biserica Greco-Catolică Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril
Biserica Intrarea în Biserică a Maicii Domnului
Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel
Biserica Penticostală EMANUEL Bistrița
Biserica Reformată
Biserica Romano-Catolică „Sf. Treime”
Biserica Sfânta Ana
Biserica Sfânta Treime Bistrița
Biserica Sfântul Dumitru
Biserica Sfântul Ilie
Biserica Sfântul Ioan
Biserica Subcetate
Catedrala Ortodoxă Bistrița
Sinagoga și Galeria de Artă „Lina”

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Area
145.5 km² (56.2 mi²)
Founded
1264
Postal Code
420008–420198
Mayor
Gabriel Lazany
Website
primariabistrita.ro/
Twinned With
Besançon, Columbus, Herzogenrath, L'Aquila, Montreuil, Rehovot, Soroca, Wels, Zielona Góra

Around Bistriţa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 10
Cafes 12
Bars 3
Supermarkets 11
Banks 16
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 19
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Bistriţa

7 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Castelul Bethlen
  • • Castelul Lázár
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Cripta Contelui Bethlen
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Dealul Cocoș
  • • Dealul Rujei
  • • Dealul Soarelui
  • • Vârful Corhanei

🇷🇴 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 Bistriţa

What is the population of Bistriţa?

Bistriţa has a population of 78,877 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 790 people per square mile, spread across 99.9 square miles.

Is Bistriţa 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 Bistriţa?

Bistriţa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 27.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bistriţa?

There are 69 business establishments in the area, including 10 restaurants and food service locations.

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