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Cara, Romania

Cluj County · Romania

Cara is a small town in Cluj County, Romania with a population of 700. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
700 Population 11/sq mi density
1,168 ft Elevation 356 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
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,412 median income

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About Cara

Cara

Cara – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Kluż, w gminie Cojocna. W 2011 roku liczyła 800 mieszkańców.

People

Population700
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Population700
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates46.7556°, 23.7801°
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 Cara

Cara is a small town in Romania (Cluj County) with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 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 Cara is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Cara vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cara

Cara 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
Cara 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 1,168 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

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area65.4 sq mi (169.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates46.7556°N, 23.7801°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

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

Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 146 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 146 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 149 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 134 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 60 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 63 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Cara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Cara

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 Cara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Babes-Bolyai" University Museum
"Babes-Bolyai" University Museum
Casa Memorială Doina Cornea
Casa Memorială Doina Cornea
Casa Muzeu Corneliu Radu Zăvoiu
Casa Muzeu Corneliu Radu Zăvoiu
Cluj Orthodox Metropolitan Museum Collection
Cluj Orthodox Metropolitan Museum Collection
Colecția Muzeală a Mănăstirii Nicula
Ethnographic Museum of Aries Valley, Octavian Pacurar Cultural Association
Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
Firemen's Tower
Firemen's Tower
History Museum
Hungarian Dance House Museum
MINA Museum of Immersive New Art
MINA Museum of Immersive New Art
Mineralogical Museum of "Babes-Bolyai" University
Mineralogical Museum of "Babes-Bolyai" University
Muzeon
Muzeon
Muzeul Botanic al Universității „Babeș-Bolyai”
Muzeul Botanic al Universității „Babeș-Bolyai”
Muzeul de Artă
Muzeul de Artă
Muzeul Ethnoarheologic
Muzeul Etnografic Kallós Zoltán
Muzeul Hoștezenilor
Muzeul Hoștezenilor
Muzeul memorial David Prodan
Muzeul memorial David Prodan
Muzeul Mitropoliei Clujului
Muzeul Mitropoliei Clujului
National Museum of Transylvanian History
National Museum of Transylvanian History
Nicula Monastery Museum Collection
Old entrance to Salina Turda (can be used)
Palaeontological and Stratighraphical Museum of the "Babes-Bolyai" University
Palaeontological and Stratighraphical Museum of the "Babes-Bolyai" University
Pharmaceutical Museum
Pharmaceutical Museum
Poarta de su' Feleac Museum
Poarta de su' Feleac Museum
Prima școala românească din Câmpia Turzii
Romulus Vuia Ethnographic Park
Romulus Vuia Ethnographic Park
Salina turda – main entrance
Steampunk Transylvania
Steampunk Transylvania
Szervatiuzs Museum
Szervatiuzs Museum
Village Museum
Vivarium of the Babeș-Bolyai University
Vivarium of the Babeș-Bolyai University
Zoological Museum of the Babeș-Bolyai University
Zoological Museum of the Babeș-Bolyai University

Libraries in Cara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
„Lucian Blaga” Central University Library0.0
Austrian Library0.0
Austrian Library0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române – Filiala Cluj-Napoca0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Jucu0.0
Biblioteca de Botanică0.0
Biblioteca de Botanică0.0
Bibliotecă de Iudaistică și Studiu al Holocaustului0.0
Bibliotecă de Iudaistică și Studiu al Holocaustului0.0
Biblioteca de Studii Americane J.F. Kennedy0.0
Biblioteca de Studii Americane J.F. Kennedy0.0
Biblioteca de Studii Germane Georg Weber0.0
Biblioteca de Studii Germane Georg Weber0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, Filiala Grigorescu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, Filiala Grigorescu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, Filiala Traian Brad0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, Filiala Traian Brad0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, filiala Zorilor0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Octavian Goga, filiala Zorilor0.0
Biblioteca municipală "Teodor Murășanu"0.0
Biblioteca UAD0.0
Biblioteca UAD0.0
Biblioteca UTCN Mărăști0.0
Biblioteca UTCN Mărăști0.0
Biblioteca UTCN Observator0.0
Biblioteca UTCN Observator0.0
Biblioteca Valeriu Bologa0.0
Biblioteca Valeriu Bologa0.0
Biblioteca Valeriu Bologa, sediu Hașdeu0.0
Centru de training turism0.0
Centru de training turism0.0
Faculty of Law0.0
Faculty of Law0.0
Geography0.0
Geography0.0
Iordăchescu & Asociații0.0
Iordăchescu & Asociații0.0
Modern History0.0
Modern History0.0
Octavian Goga County Library0.0
Philosophy0.0
Philosophy0.0
Physics0.0
Physics0.0
Transylvanian Museum Society0.0
Transylvanian Museum Society0.0

Farmers Markets in Cara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hala Agroalimentară Hermes
Piața 1 Mai
Piața 1 Mai
Piața agroalimentară Flora
Piața Agroalimentară Grigorescu
Piață agroalimentară Leul
Piață agroalimentară Leul
Piața agroalimentară Mănăștur-Ion Meșter
Piața agroalimentară Mărăști
Piața agroalimentară Micro III
Piață agroalimentară Turda
Piața Apahida
Piața Apahida
Piața centrală agroalimentară
Piața Mureșului
Piața Oser
Piata Unirii
Piața volantă Stadion
Piața Zorilor
Târg Câmpia Turzii
Târgul Bonțida

Breweries in Cara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bârlog Pub & Brewery
Klausen Burger
Klausen Burger
Player One Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cara

TeamLeagueDivision
Cluj Arena
Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Cara

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Buscat Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cara

9 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Cara

63 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Affidea
Ares Cardiomed
Asteco
Biogyn
Cabinet de nefrologie și centru de dializă Fresenius
Cabinet Oftalmologie
Cardiomed
Centru Medical Anastasios
Centrul Artisal
Centrul de Pediatrie
Centrul medical gastroenterologie și hepatologie
Centrul Medical Raderm
Clinica Artis 3
Clinica Bendis
Clinica de Chirurgie Maxilo-Facială
Clinica de medicina muncii
Clinica Duman
Clinica Interservisan
Clinica Napoca
CosMedica
Cuore
Derma Elite
Gynia Embrio
Happydent
Hyperclinica MedLife
Institutul de Urologie
Institutul roNEURO
Integria Medical
LaurusMedical
Lavitamed
Med Center
Medical Cor
Medicover
Medicover
Mediprax
MEDSTAR Policlinica Zorilor
MS Care Dr. Sbirciu
NM Integrative Therapy
Novia Cosmetic Harmony Clinic
Novogyn
Ortho Implant
Physio Medica
Policlinica Spital Salvosan Ciobanca
QClinic
Radusan
Regina Maria
Regina Maria
Regina Maria - Punct de recoltare analize
Regina Maria Centrul de Medicina Muncii
Regina Maria Policlinica Observatorului
Rheumed Clinic
Ronda Medical
Salina Saltera
Spitalul Privat de Chirurgie
Synevo
Synlab
Telus Care
Terra med
Transilvania Recovery Centre
Union Medical
UroPoint
Zen Dental

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Reformată
Biserica Sf Mihail și Gavril

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Founded
1339
Postal Code
407243

🇷🇴 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 Cara

What is the population of Cara?

Cara has a population of 700 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 65.4 square miles.

Is Cara 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 Cara?

Cara 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 Cara?

There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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