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Bistrița, Romania
Neamț County · Romania
Bistrița is a small town in Neamț County, Romania with a population of 1,711. Elevation: 1,283 ft (391 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°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 | 1,711 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9486°, 26.2960° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Neamț County |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.2 inches (589 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.7 inches (86 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,336 |
About Bistrița
Bistrița is a small town in Romania (Neamț County) with a population of 1,711. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet (391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Bistrița vs Romania
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,336 |
| 80% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 51 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 37.4 sq mi (96.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9486°N, 26.2960°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Bistrița has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Bistrița
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Particulară Aurora Ouatu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala cu clasele 1- 8 Bistrița | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bistrița
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 Bistrița
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial House | ||||
| "Aristide Caradja" Museum | ||||
| "Calistrat Hogas" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "I.I. Mironescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Ion Creanga" Memorial House | ||||
| "Iulia Halaucescu" Art Museum | ||||
| "Lascăr Vorel" Art Gallery | ||||
| "Niculai Popa" Museum | ||||
| "Vasile Conta" Memorial Museum | ||||
| Agapia Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Alexandru Vlahuta Memorial House | ||||
| Arhivele Naționale | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Biserica Roznov | ||||
| Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială "Ion Creangă" | ||||
| Cucuteni Eneolithic Art Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| History and Ethnography Museum | ||||
| Muzeul Etno-folcloric Nicolae Popa | ||||
| Muzeul Mănăstirii Bistrița | ||||
| Natural Sciences Museum | ||||
| Neamt County Museum Complex | ||||
| Princely Court Exhibition | ||||
| Varatec Monastery Museum Collection |
Libraries in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală "Vasile Pârloagă" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "G.T. Kirilieanu" | 0.0 | |||||
| Cetatea Doamnei | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria ARTEBO | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Bistrița | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Dărmănești | |||||
| Piața En Gros | |||||
| Piața Progresului |
Hotels in Bistrița
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bistrița
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bistrița
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bistrița
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bistrița
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bistrița
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bistrița
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkiGyimes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| pistă ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bistrița
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacău George Enescu International Airport | BCM | Large Airport |
| Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport | SCV | Large Airport |
| Aerodromul Girov | — | Small Airport |
| Ciceu-Andras Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dumbrava Roșie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fazi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mărgineni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Onesti Airifeld | — | Small Airport |
| Sânsimion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Timișești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Viișoara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zanesti Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistrița
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserica de lemn | |
| Biserica Mănăstirii Bistrița - Neamț” | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Viișoara | |
| Biserica Sfântul Nicolae | |
| Mănăstirea Bistrița |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bistrița
What is the population of Bistrița?
Bistrița has a population of 1,711 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 37.4 square miles.
Is Bistrița 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 Bistrița?
Bistrița has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bistrița?
There are 51 business establishments in the area.