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Breaza, Romania

Prahova · Romania

Breaza is a small city in Prahova, Romania with a population of 17,949. Elevation: 1,798 ft (548 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
17,949 Population 835/sq mi density
1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Breaza

Breaza

Breaza is a town in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. The town center consists of at least two former villages, Podu Vadului and Breaza de Sus, which were later merged. Today, ten villages are administratively part of the town: Breaza de Jos, Breaza de Sus, Frăsinet, Gura Beliei, Irimești, Nistorești, Podu Corbului, Podu Vadului, Surdești, and Valea Târsei.

People

Population17,949
Density835/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Population17,949
Population Density835 / sq mi
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Coordinates45.1833°, 25.6667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvincePrahova
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.1 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Breaza

Breaza is a small city in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 17,949. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet (548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Breaza is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 538 business establishments.

Income: Breaza vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)538

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Breaza

Breaza has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 642 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -11.2° / 11.2° 52.8
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -8° / 16.4° 17.5
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F -5.2° / 20.6° 38.7
Apr 10°C / 50°F -1.3° / 22.9° 56.1
May 15.2°C / 59°F 3.8° / 26.9° 76.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 9.9° / 33.5° 93.8
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 11.9° / 36.3° 70.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 13° / 35.3° 49.1
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 6.9° / 31.4° 44.2
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.1° / 25.9° 34.9
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.7° / 20.8° 47.7
Dec 2°C / 36°F -6° / 13.2° 59.8
Breaza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates45.1833°N, 25.6667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

425 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 107 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 111 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 95 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 51 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 104 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 92 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 63 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 82 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 95 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 94 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 69 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 81 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 90 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 93 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 100 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 80 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 99 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 85 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 56 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Breaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Breaza

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala ajutătoare (specială)
Liceul Aurel Vlaicu
Liceul Aurel Vlaicu
Grădinița
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Radio Stations near Breaza

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Brașov MP3 192 kbps
OZONE.fm adult contemporary, campina AAC+ 64 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Urban Sunsets electro, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 kbps
Sonic România contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele manele MP3 192 kbps
Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere etno, petrecere MP3 192 kbps
Super Fm Manele Prahova manele MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Transilvania MP3 128 kbps
Muscel FM 94.1 dance, dance pop AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Breaza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" Museum
"Bucegi Natural Park" Museum
"Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House
"George Enescu" Memorial House
"Gheorghe Petrașcu" House and Workshop
"Pana Filipescu" Manor
"Princely House" Museum
Casa etnografică Bertea
Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu”
Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia)
Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi
Dealu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnography Museum
Hunting Museum of the Carpathian Mountains
Ialomicioara Cave
Maps Museum
Muzeu Parohial
Muzeul Aviatic „Dumitru Dorin Prunariu”
Muzeul Casa Domenască Brebu
Muzeul Memorial "Nicolae Grigorescu"
Muzeul Rezervației Bucegi Sinaia
Ocnița Museum
Peleș National Museum
Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Sinaia railway model exhibition
Valea Lunga-Cricov Local Museum
Viforata Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Breaza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală Câmpina0.0
Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva0.0
Librăria Prichindel0.0

Farmers Markets in Breaza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Festivalul Cașcavelei Valea Doftanei
Piață
Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni
Piața Cartier Izvor
Piața Centrală Câmpina
Piața centrală Sinaia
Piața Comunală
Piața Moreni
Piața Moreni
Târg Băicoi
Târgul Aluniș
Trianon

Hotels in Breaza

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aleea Nucilor
Lac de Verde

Restaurants in Breaza

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lac de Verde
Restaurant Aleea Nucilor

Cafes in Breaza

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AmyMar Coffee

Monuments in Breaza

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa memorială Ion Manolescu

Castles in Breaza

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conacul Toma Cantacuzino - sec XVII

Gas Stations in Breaza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tibi Oil

Banks in Breaza

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCR

Stadiums & Teams in Breaza

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Ski Resorts Near Breaza

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0

Airports Near Breaza

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBBULarge Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Gagu Zenair AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)
Area
11.0 km² (4.2 mi²)
Founded
1431
Postal Code
105400
Mayor
Bogdan Cristian Novac
Website
primariabreaza.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Breaza

What is the population of Breaza?

Breaza has a population of 17,949 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 835 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles.

Is Breaza 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 Breaza?

Breaza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Breaza?

There are 538 business establishments in the area.

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