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Căianu, Romania

Cluj County · Romania

Căianu is a small town in Cluj County, Romania with a population of 588. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
588 Population 9/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,412 median income

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About Căianu

Căianu

Căianu is a commune in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Bărăi (Báré), Căianu, Căianu Mic (Kiskályán), Căianu-Vamă (Kályánivám), Vaida-Cămăraș (Vajdakamarás), and Văleni (Lárgatanya).

People

Population588
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Population588
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates46.7846°, 23.9185°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCluj County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.8 inches (66 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Căianu

Căianu is a small town in Romania (Cluj County) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Căianu is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Căianu vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Căianu

Căianu has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 622 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -5.3° / 0.9° 27.3
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -3.8° / 4.1° 24.9
Mar 5°C / 41°F -0.2° / 10.2° 34.7
Apr 10.5°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16.4° 51.9
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9° / 21.4° 71.0
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.9° 91.2
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 14.2° / 26.7° 87.1
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 14° / 27° 64.5
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 9.6° / 21.5° 56.1
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.6° 45.1
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.3° 33.8
Dec -0.9°C / 30°F -3.7° / 1.9° 34.1
Căianu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area65.4 sq mi (169.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.7846°N, 23.9185°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Romania avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 147 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 123 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania M3.6 149 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 70 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 59 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Căianu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Căianu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială Căianu
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Radio Stations near Căianu

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pescobar Radio afro house, chill MP3 128 kbps
EBS Radio adult contemporary, top hits AAC 96 kbps
Radio Domeldo Movie MP3 256 kbps
UBB Radio -Universitatea Babeș Bolyai Cluj Napoca adult contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Replica Radio disco, folk MP3 128 kbps
Gherla FM 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ZC Radio (Ziua de Cluj) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Domeldo Live MP3 256 kbps
Transilvania -statia Beclean 91.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Untold Radio clubbing, dance MP3 128 kbps
Valori Românești Radio 00's, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Cluj Napoca 94.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Luduș 100.4 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Squad Radio alternative, news MP3 192 kbps
Transylvania -Hits dance, hits 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

Museums in Căianu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castelul Ugron
Colecția Muzeală a Mănăstirii Nicula
Ethnographic Museum of Aries Valley, Octavian Pacurar Cultural Association
History Museum
History Museum
Hungarian Dance House Museum
Muzeul Ethnoarheologic
Muzeul Etnografic Kallós Zoltán
Nicula Monastery Museum Collection
Old entrance to Salina Turda (can be used)
Prima școala românească din Câmpia Turzii
Salina turda – main entrance
Village Museum

Libraries in Căianu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Jucu0.0
Biblioteca municipală "Teodor Murășanu"0.0
Biblioteca municipală Gherla0.0
Gherla Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Căianu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Micro III
Piață agroalimentară Turda
Piața Apahida
Piața Apahida
Piața centrală agroalimentară
Piața Mureșului
Piata Unirii
Târg Câmpia Turzii
Târgul Bonțida

Hotels in Căianu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pensiunea Paula

Restaurants in Căianu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Paula

Gas Stations in Căianu

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stație Peco Suatu

Breweries in Căianu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Player One Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Căianu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Căianu

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Buscat Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Căianu

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Bistrița AirfieldSmall Airport
Copalnic-Manastur AirfieldSmall Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Sălicea AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Căianu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Nașterea Maicii Domnului
Biserica Reformată Căianu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Founded
1326
Postal Code
407120

🇷🇴 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 Căianu

What is the population of Căianu?

Căianu has a population of 588 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 65.4 square miles.

Is Căianu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Căianu?

Căianu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches, with 25.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Căianu?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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