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Bretea Română, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Bretea Română is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 301. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
301 Population 5/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Bretea Română

Bretea Română

Bretea Română is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of thirteen villages: Bățălar (Bacalár), Bercu (Berkány), Bretea Română, Bretea Streiului (Magyarbrettye), Covragiu (Kovrágy), Gânțaga (Goncága), Măceu (Mácsó), Ocolișu Mare (Nagyoklos), Plopi (Sztrigyplop), Ruși (Russ), Vâlcele (Pokolvalcsel), Vâlcelele Bune (Jóvalcsel), and Vâlceluța.

People

Population301
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population301
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates45.6609°, 23.0174°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Bretea Română

Bretea Română is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 301. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Bretea Română is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 9 business establishments.

Income: Bretea Română vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bretea Română experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Romania avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates45.6609°N, 23.0174°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 98 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 64 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 149 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 60 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 67 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 149 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 146 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 133 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 112 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 13 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 136 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 81 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 65 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 145 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 64 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 116 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 120 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 12 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 67 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Bretea Română has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Bretea Română

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Bretea Română

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Memorială Dr. Petru Groza
Colecția de Etnografie și Istorie Locală
Deva Fortress
Ethnography and Folk Art Museum
Expoziție Permanentă Pașii României prin Socialism și Democrație
Galeria de Artă
History, Archeology and Ethnography Museum
Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation
Muzeul Casa Breslelor
Muzeul de tortură
Muzeul Satului Hategan
Muzeul Trenulețelor ”Valentin Banciu”
Printing Museum
Sarmizegetusa Archaeological Museum
Simeria Dendrological Park

Libraries in Bretea Română

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca Comunal Hărău0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Pui0.0
Biblioteca Județeană0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Sebastian Bornemisa0.0
Biblioteca Ovid Densușianu0.0
Librăria Comunală Ghelari0.0

Farmers Markets in Bretea Română

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eurovenus Târg Auto și Bazar
Hala Obor
La Berze
Piața Cetății
Piața CIOCLOVINA ( fosta Micro 15 )
Piața Deva
Piața Obor
Piața Tordai Sándor András

Hotels in Bretea Română

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Bunicii

Train Stations in Bretea Română

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bretea Streiului

Stadiums & Teams in Bretea Română

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Ski Resorts Near Bretea Română

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bretea Română

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretea Română

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Măceu
Biserică Ortodoxă
Biserica Plopi
Biserica Vâlcelele Bune

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
262 m (860 ft)
Founded
1332
Postal Code
337118

🇷🇴 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 Bretea Română

What is the population of Bretea Română?

Bretea Română has a population of 301 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 square miles.

Is Bretea Română expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bretea Română?

Bretea Română has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bretea Română?

There are 9 business establishments in the area.

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