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Chirpăr, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Chirpăr is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 1,448. Elevation: 1,470 ft (448 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,448 Population 35/sq mi density
1,470 ft Elevation 448 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Chirpăr

Chirpăr

Chirpăr is a commune located in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Chirpăr, Săsăuș, Vărd and Veseud. Chirpăr and Veseud villages have fortified churches.

People

Population1,448
Density35/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Population1,448
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Coordinates45.9000°, 24.6000°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.0 inches (81 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Chirpăr

Chirpăr is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 1,448. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Chirpăr is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Chirpăr vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chirpăr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates45.9000°N, 24.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 141 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 132 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 135 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 143 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 136 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 144 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 140 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 135 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 138 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 140 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 93 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 136 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 150 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 144 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 146 km
Apr 4, 2004 14 km E of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 145 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Chirpăr has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Chirpăr

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală Chirpăr - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chirpăr

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
PlayRadio Urban - AAC 192 kbps
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, religios MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro chansons françaises, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
goFM top hits MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Vox FM Rádió etnic, local MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chirpăr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Badea Cartan" Memorial Collection
"Dr. Gheorghe Telea-Bologa" Memorial Cultural Centre
"Hartibaciu Valley" Museum
"Metropolitan Antonie Plamadeala" Collection - Brâncoveanu Monastery
Avrig Museum
Church Objects Collections of St. Nicholas' Church
Collection of the Evangelical Church of Biertan
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Muzeu Biertan
Muzeu Richiș
Muzeul Cârța
Muzeul Săsesc Stejărișu
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Religious Art Collection of "Saint Nicholas" Church
Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway

Libraries in Chirpăr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Poliția Agnita0.0

Farmers Markets in Chirpăr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla

Ski Resorts Near Chirpăr

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arena Platoș 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chirpăr

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air Base-Medium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Ghindari Airfield-Small Airport
Luncani Airfield-Small Airport
Măgura Airfield-Small Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield-Small Airport
Mugeni Airfield-Small Airport
Odorhei Airfield-Small Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip-Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chirpăr

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Chirpăr
Schitul Chirpăr
The Fortified Church of Chirpăr

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
440 m (1,444 ft)
Founded
1332
Postal Code
557080

🇷🇴 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 Chirpăr

What is the population of Chirpăr?

Chirpăr has a population of 1,448 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles.

Is Chirpăr expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Chirpăr?

Chirpăr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 32.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chirpăr?

There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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