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Bistrița, Romania
Vâlcea County · Romania
Bistrița is a small town in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 1,325. Elevation: 1,785 ft (544 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°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 | 1,325 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1861°, 24.0401° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Vâlcea County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (837 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $12,528 |
About Bistrița
Bistrița is a small town in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 1,325. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet (544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 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) | 40 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1861°N, 24.0401°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Bistrița has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bistrița
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrul social pentru educație incluzivă Bistrița | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bistrița
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| METRONOM FM | — | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Bistrița
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Dintr-un Lemn" Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| "Gheorghe Petre" Archaeology and Religious Art Museum | ||||
| Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială IG Duca | ||||
| Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara | ||||
| Colecția Muzeală de arte | ||||
| Expoziție etnografică | ||||
| Govora Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Horezu Contemporary Folk Art Gallery | ||||
| Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Museum of Mineral Water | ||||
| Relicvariul Schitului Pătrunsa | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum Collection |
Libraries in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunală Bodești | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Popești | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orășenească "Ada Orleanu" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bistrița
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața agroalimentară Horezu | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari | |||||
| Piața Băbeni | |||||
| Piața Băile Olănești | |||||
| Piața de legume | |||||
| Piața Valea Mare | |||||
| Tarabe |
Monuments in Bistrița
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Bistrița
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parâng | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bistrița
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bistrița
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica „Nașterea Maicii Domnului” a fostului Schit Țigănia | |
| Biserica Mãnãstirii Arnota | |
| Biserica Mãnãstirii Bistriţa - Vâlcea | |
| Biserica Schitului Păpușa | |
| Bolnitsa Church | |
| Mãnãstirea Arnota | |
| Mãnãstirea Bistriţa - Vâlcea | |
| Schitul Păpușa |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bistrița
What is the population of Bistrița?
Bistrița has a population of 1,325 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 24.0 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 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bistrița?
There are 40 business establishments in the area.