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Blaj, Romania
Alba County · Romania
Blaj is a small city in Alba County, Romania with a population of 20,371. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Blaj
Blaj is a city in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 17,816 inhabitants as of 2021.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 20,371 |
| Population Density | 353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1751°, 23.9158° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Alba County |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.6 inches (65 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,256 |
About Blaj
Blaj is a small city in Romania (Alba County) with a population of 20,371. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Blaj vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,256 |
| 81% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 611 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Blaj
Blaj has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 702 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 57.7 sq mi (149.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1751°N, 23.9158°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Blaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.9").
Schools in Blaj
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complexul Educational Caritas Blaj | — | — | — | — |
| Școala cu Clasele I-VIII ,,Toma Cocișiu" | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Sanitară Postliceală "Carol Davila" | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic "Ștefan Manciulea" Blaj | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național „Inochentie Micu Clain” | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blaj
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Domeldo Movie | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Vocea Credinței | crestin, religios | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blaj Radio | catolic, religios | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Transylvania -Hits | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| gofm.ro | chansons françaises, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Turda 89.9 FM | local, local news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Turda | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Turda 107.7 FM | local, mix | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Son Radio -Luduș 94.2 FM | hits, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Luduș 100.4 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Reîntregirea | religious | MP3 | |
| DejaVuMusic | dance, hits | MP3 | |
| Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| goFM | top hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Blaj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Augustin Bunea" History Museum | ||||
| Biserica de lemn "Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil" | ||||
| Conacul Wesselenyi | ||||
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| Greek-Catholic Bishopric Museum | ||||
| History Museum | ||||
| Muzeul Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Etnografic Casa de Paie | ||||
| Natural Sciences Museum |
Libraries in Blaj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunal Sâncel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunei Daia Română | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunei Roșia de Secaș | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ion Agarbiceanu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blaj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interdax SRL | |||||
| Piața Agro-alimentara | |||||
| Piața Aiud | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Gara |
Hotels in Blaj
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blaj
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blaj
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blaj
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Blaj
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Blaj
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blaj
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blaj
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blaj
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Blaj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Blaj
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Buscat Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Blaj
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | CLJ | Large Airport |
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Câmpia Turzii Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | TGM | Medium Airport |
| Dezmir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elie Carafoli Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luncani Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sălicea Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blaj
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poșta Română |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blaj
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului și Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie | |
| Biserica greco-catolica "Sf. Apostol Andrei si Fericitul Episcop Ioan Suciu" | |
| Biserica Reformată Blaj | |
| Biserica Romano Catolică | |
| Biserica Sf Paraschiva | |
| Biserica Sf Teodor Tiron | |
| Biserica Sf. Gheorghe | |
| Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Catedrala Sfânta Treime | |
| Magyarpéterfalva Reformatus Templom |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Blaj
What is the population of Blaj?
Blaj has a population of 20,371 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 57.7 square miles.
Is Blaj expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Blaj?
Blaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 25.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blaj?
There are 611 business establishments in the area.