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Călan, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Călan is a small city in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 12,782. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,782 Population 225/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
B
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 Călan

Călan

Călan is a town in Hunedoara County, Romania. Twelve villages are administered by the town: Batiz (Batiz), Călanu Mic (Kiskalán), Grid, Nădăștia de Jos (Alsónádasd), Nădăștia de Sus (Felsőnádasd), Ohaba Streiului (Sztrigyohába), Sâncrai (Szentkirály), Sântămăria de Piatră (Kőboldogfalva), Strei, Strei-Săcel (Sztrigyszacsal), Streisângeorgiu (Sztrigyszentgyörgy), and Valea Sângeorgiului (Szentgyörgyválya).

People

Population12,782
Density225/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population12,782
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates45.7333°, 22.9833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Călan

Călan is a small city in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 12,782. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Călan is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 383 business establishments.

Income: Călan vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)383

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Călan

Călan has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.2°C / 26°F -14.3° / 7° 70.3
Feb -1°C / 30°F -12.5° / 9.8° 48.5
Mar 1.7°C / 35°F -8.2° / 14.8° 49.3
Apr 6.1°C / 43°F -4.5° / 18.3° 72.7
May 11.1°C / 52°F 1.5° / 20.9° 110.3
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28° 115.3
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 8.1° / 30.6° 85.2
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 9.6° / 30.8° 69.8
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 3.9° / 26.3° 70.8
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F -1.7° / 20.9° 43.4
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -7° / 15.6° 68.1
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -9.6° / 7.7° 66.0
Călan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Romania avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates45.7333°N, 22.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 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 M5.6 104 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 73 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 148 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 69 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 75 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 128 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 145 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 17 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 108 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 135 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 73 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 90 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 73 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 75 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 126 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 111 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 79 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 17 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Călan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Călan

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 Călan

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 Călan

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 Călan

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

Train Stations in Călan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Călan

Gas Stations in Călan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulrom Gas
ECO
Lukoil
Lukoil

Stadiums & Teams in Călan

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Ski Resorts Near Călan

4 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 - - -
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Călan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Săulești Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Călan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Nădăștia de Jos
Biserica Ortodoxă Căian
Biserica Ortodoxă Strei
Biserica Reformată
Biserica Romano-Catolică
Cimitir
Strei Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
230 m (755 ft)
Area
101.5 km² (39.2 mi²)
Founded
1387
Mayor
Filip-Adrian Iovănesc
Website
calan.info.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 Călan

What is the population of Călan?

Călan has a population of 12,782 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 square miles.

Is Călan 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 Călan?

Călan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Călan?

There are 383 business establishments in the area.

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