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Covasna, Romania

Covasna County · Romania

Covasna is a small city in Covasna County, Romania with a population of 10,979. Elevation: 1,916 ft (584 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,979 Population 122/sq mi density
1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$12,528 median income

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About Covasna

Covasna

Covasna is a town in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania, at an altitude of 550–600 m (1,800–1,970 ft). It is known for its natural mineral waters and mofettas.

People

Population10,979
Density122/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Population10,979
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Coordinates45.8500°, 26.1833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCovasna County
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.9 inches (73 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Covasna

Covasna is a small city in Romania (Covasna County) with a population of 10,979. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet (584 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Covasna is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Covasna vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Covasna

Covasna has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.4°C / 26°F -14.8° / 8.7° 36.3
Feb -0.9°C / 30°F -13.6° / 12.2° 25.8
Mar 1.7°C / 35°F -8.4° / 17.9° 37.1
Apr 6.5°C / 44°F -4.4° / 20° 55.9
May 11.7°C / 53°F 0.9° / 23.6° 75.7
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 6.8° / 28.8° 107.5
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 8.1° / 32.3° 77.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 9.4° / 32.6° 64.1
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 2.7° / 27.6° 54.4
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F -2.1° / 23.4° 33.4
Nov 3.3°C / 38°F -5.7° / 17.7° 39.9
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -9.5° / 9.9° 49.2
Covasna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Romania avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area90.3 sq mi (233.8 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates45.8500°N, 26.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 38 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 36 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 43 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 35 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 44 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 27 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 26 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 28 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 42 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 39 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 32 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 33 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 33 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 43 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 41 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 101 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 36 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 51 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Covasna has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Covasna

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grădiniță cu progam prelungit nr.2
Școală generală
Scoala gimnazială
Școala generală
Liceul Teoretic Kőrösi Csoma Sándor
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Radio Stations near Covasna

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zu top 40 AAC+ 96 kbps
Magic Fm 70s, 80s AAC 80 kbps
Europa FM music, news AAC 64 kbps
Europa FM-AAC AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio România Actualități music, news AAC+ 96 kbps
Sláger Rádió -Slager FM Sepsiszentgyörgy/Sfântu Gheorghe 105.9 FM etnic, local news MP3 320 kbps
Siculus Rádió hits, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Profi Rádió local radio, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Háromszék local news, talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Covasna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum
Casa Colecțiilor
Casa Memorială Gábor Áron
Csango Ethnographic Museum
Haszmann Pál Ethnographic Museum
Incze László Guilds' Museum
Kőrösi Csoma Sándor szülőháza - emlékház
Mikes Kelemen" Museum
Museum

Libraries in Covasna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Bibliotecă0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Baronul Wesselényi Miklós0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească0.0
Casa de cultură0.0

Farmers Markets in Covasna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Întorsura Buzăului
Piața produse Nealimentare

Hotels in Covasna

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hefaistos
Hotel Bolgar
Hotel Bradul
Hotel Căprioara
Hotel CASA DIN PARC
Hotel Cerbul
Hotel Clermont
Hotel Covasna
Hotel Dacia
Hotel Dacia
Hotel Hefaistos - corp 2
Hotel KÁDÁR
Hotel Montana
Hotel Monte Cervo

Restaurants in Covasna

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Mama
Keops
Restauran TURIST
Restaurant Big Mama
Restaurant Botimi
Restaurant CRAMA
Restaurant FAKABAT Vendeglö
Restaurant Grădina EDEN
Restaurant LA MAMA ACASA
Restaurant TTS
Restaurant VALEA ZÂNELOR
Restaurant VALEA ZÂNELOR

Cafes in Covasna

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafenea Suetti
KISS CAFÈ
Pizza la Ucraineanu

Theatres in Covasna

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sala teatru, cinema

Monuments in Covasna

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iustinian Teculescu

Dentists in Covasna

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet stomatologic
Dentist
Dentist BARTHA
Dentist GONDOS
Dentist Tozlovanu Mihai
RISORIUS Cabinet stomatologic

Veterinaries in Covasna

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet și magazin veterinar
Medic veterinar
Medicină veterinară

Train Stations in Covasna

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Covasna

Bus Stations in Covasna

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Codreanu
RO #3670018491
RO #3670018499

Gas Stations in Covasna

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peco
RO #4358887968
Stație Peco

Banks in Covasna

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
BRD
CEC Bank
MoneyGram
OTP Bank
Raiffeisen Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Covasna

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Ski Resorts Near Covasna

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0
SkiGyimes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Covasna

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Onesti AirifeldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânsimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport
Viișoara AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Covasna

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă „Înălțarea Domnului” Covasna
Biserica Ortodoxă „Izvorul Tămăduirii” Covasna
Biserica Ortodoxă „Sfântul Nicolae” Covasna
Biserica Reformată
Biserica reformată I Covasna
Biserica Reformată II Covasna
Biserica Sfântul Ștefan
Biserica stilistă Covasna

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
560 m (1,837 ft)
Area
158.0 km² (61.0 mi²)
Founded
1548
Postal Code
525200
Mayor
József Gyerő
Website
primariacovasna.ro/
Twinned With
Balatonfüred, Buellas, Csenger, Călărași, Nagykanizsa, Pápa, Sunne Municipality

🇷🇴 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 Covasna

What is the population of Covasna?

Covasna has a population of 10,979 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 90.3 square miles.

Is Covasna expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Covasna?

Covasna has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 28.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Covasna?

There are 329 business establishments in the area.

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