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Breţcu, Romania

Covasna County · Romania

Breţcu is a small town in Covasna County, Romania with a population of 3,866. Elevation: 1,955 ft (596 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,866 Population 61/sq mi density
1,955 ft Elevation 596 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Breţcu

Breţcu

Brețcu is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of three villages: Brețcu, Mărtănuș (Kézdimartonos), and Oituz (Ojtoztelep). The village has been recorded under different names: Bereczk (1476), Breczko (1482–1496), Bretzku, and Bereck (1854).

People

Population3,866
Density61/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,955 ft (596 m)
Population3,866
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation1,955 ft (596 m)
Coordinates46.0500°, 26.3000°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCovasna County
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Breţcu

Breţcu is a small town in Romania (Covasna County) with a population of 3,866. The city sits at an elevation of 1,955 feet (596 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Breţcu is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 116 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Breţcu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,955 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Romania avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,955 ft (596 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (163.0 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates46.0500°N, 26.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 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 37 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 45 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 43 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 66 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 44 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 47 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 50 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 40 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 49 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 54 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 41 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 42 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 50 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 41 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 48 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 56 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 59 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 49 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 93 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Breţcu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Breţcu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Comenius - - - -
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Radio Stations near Breţcu

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Szépvíz FM local news, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Szépvíz FM Rádió -Frumoasa 101.7 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Siculus Rádió hits, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Profi Rádió local radio, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Háromszék local news, talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Breţcu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Colecțiilor
Casa Memorială Gábor Áron
Csango Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Incze László Guilds' Museum
Kászoni Székely Tájmúzeum
Kászoni Székely Tájmúzeum
Kőrösi Csoma Sándor szülőháza - emlékház
Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Breţcu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotecă0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Baronul Wesselényi Miklós0.0
Casa de cultură0.0

Farmers Markets in Breţcu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D.R. - PIAȚA AGROALIMENTARĂ
Piață Agroalimentară

Cafes in Breţcu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe-Bar

Castles in Breţcu

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angustia

Veterinaries in Breţcu

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Medical Veterinar

Train Stations in Breţcu

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brețcu

Gas Stations in Breţcu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Breţcu

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Ski Resorts Near Breţcu

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SkiGyimes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
pistă ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Breţcu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Ciceu-Andras Airfield-Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Florin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mărgineni Airfield-Small Airport
Onesti Airifeld-Small Airport
Prejmer Aerodrome-Small Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield-Small Airport
Sarata Airfield-Small Airport
Viișoara Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Breţcu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ordodoxă Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul
Biserica Ortodoxă Brețcu
Biserica Romano-Catolică Oituz
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Breţcu

What is the population of Breţcu?

Breţcu has a population of 3,866 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.

Is Breţcu 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 Breţcu?

Breţcu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Breţcu?

There are 116 business establishments in the area.

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