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Criș, Romania

Mureș County · Romania

Criș is a small town in Mureș County, Romania with a population of 687. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
687 Population 12/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.3 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 Criș

Kreisch ist ein Dorf im Kreis Mureș (Rumänien). Es gehört zur Gemeinde Daneș (Dunesdorf).

People

Population687
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population687
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates46.1436°, 24.6939°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMureș 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$20,412

About Criș

Criș is a small town in Romania (Mureș County) with a population of 687. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 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 Criș is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Criș 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

Criș 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 1,335 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

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area57.4 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates46.1436°N, 24.6939°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 138 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 138 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 144 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 143 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 138 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 147 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 139 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 139 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 140 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 147 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 146 km
Apr 4, 2004 14 km E of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 143 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 107 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 148 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 144 km
May 1, 2011 11 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 150 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 138 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 138 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 138 km
Mar 19, 2006 14 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.5 149 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 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Criș has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Criș

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Marosvásárhelyi Rádió MP3 128 kbps
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, religios MP3 128 kbps
Radio România Târgu Mureș - Marosvásárhelyi Rádió Románia MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Târgu Mureș 105.6 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 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
Székely Rádió Gyergyói etnic, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Gaga MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Marosszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Koko MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Sovata 89.2 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Criș

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Hartibaciu Valley" Museum
"N.D. Cocea" Memorial House
"Petőfi Sándor" Memorial House
Camera de tortură
Casa Breslelor
Church Objects Collections of St. Nicholas' Church
Collection of the Evangelical Church of Biertan
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Medieval Weapon Museum
Museum Collection of Transylvanian Armenians
Muzeu Biertan
Muzeu Richiș
Muzeul Săsesc Stejărișu
Religious Art Collection of "Saint Nicholas" Church
Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway
Sighișoara History Museum

Libraries in Criș

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librăria Hyperion0.0
Papetărie Vlasam0.0
Poliția Agnita0.0

Farmers Markets in Criș

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentara
Piața Sighișoara
Piața Sighișoara-Est

Hotels in Criș

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bethlen Estates

Castles in Criș

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bethlen Mansion

Stadiums & Teams in Criș

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Ski Resorts Near Criș

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Varság 0.0 $0
Bogdan 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Bujdosó 0.0 $0

Airports Near Criș

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Criș

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Luterană din Florești
Biserica Nouapostolica
Biserica Ortodoxă Nașterea Maicii Domnului Florești (1907)
Biserica Sfânta Elisabeta
Biserica Sfântul Apostol Matei
Biserica Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul
Biserica Sfântul Ladislau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1305
Postal Code
547201

🇷🇴 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 Criș

What is the population of Criș?

Criș has a population of 687 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 57.4 square miles.

Is Criș 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 Criș?

Criș 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 Criș?

There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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