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Bistrița, Romania
Mehedinți County · Romania
Bistrița is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 1,370. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bistrița
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
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,370 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5851°, 22.7876° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Mehedinți County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (865 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $12,528 |
About Bistrița
Bistrița is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 1,370. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Bistrița vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $12,528 |
| 83% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 41 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5851°N, 22.7876°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Bistrița has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bistrița
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Bistrița | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bistrița
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps |
Museums in Bistrița
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum | ||||
| "Iron Gate Hydropower Station" Exhibition | ||||
| "Iron Gates" Region Museum | ||||
| "Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula) | ||||
| Arheoloski muzej Djerdapa | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Complexul arhitectonic Ada-Kaleh |
Libraries in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipală Motru | 0.0 | |||||
| Centru Cultural Godeanu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazarul Dunărea | |||||
| Piata Centrala Motru | |||||
| Piața Crihala | |||||
| Piața Meva | |||||
| Piața Mircea | |||||
| Piața Mircea |
Train Stations in Bistrița
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bistrița
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bistrița
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfsberg Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bistrița
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vidin Smurdan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistrița
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica din Bistrița | |
| Biserica Gârnița | |
| Biserica Poroina |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bistrița
What is the population of Bistrița?
Bistrița has a population of 1,370 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.
Is Bistrița expensive to live in?
The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Bistrița?
Bistrița has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bistrița?
There are 41 business establishments in the area.