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Criț, Romania

Brașov County · Romania

Criț is a small town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 593. Elevation: 1,549 ft (472 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 22/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$12,528 median income

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About Criț

Criț

Bunești is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bunești, Criț, Meșendorf, Roadeș, and Viscri. Each of these has a fortified church. The route of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail passes through the villages Roadeș and Criț.

People

Population593
Density22/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Population593
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Coordinates46.1226°, 25.0202°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrașov County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (843 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.2 inches (84 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Criț

Criț is a small town in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet (472 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Criț is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Criț vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Criț experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°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 33.2 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.1226°N, 25.0202°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 33.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

384 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 M7.0 131 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 140 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 131 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 116 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 139 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 129 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 133 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 114 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 118 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 120 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 136 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 115 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 128 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 137 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 127 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 146 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 129 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 133 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 133 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Criț has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Criț

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Marosvásárhelyi Rádió MP3 128 kbps
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Radio România Târgu Mureș - Marosvásárhelyi Rádió Románia MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Târgu Mureș 105.6 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Vox FM Rádió etnic, local MP3 192 kbps
Star rádió local news, local radio AAC 48 kbps
Régió Rádió news, online radio MP3 192 kbps
Star Rádió -Székelyudvarhely/Odorheiu Secuiesc 100.8 FM etnic, local news AAC 48 kbps
Rádió GaGa Udvarhelyszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 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 Criț

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Vasile Borcoman' Ethnographic Museum
"Gheorghe Cernea" Ethnographic Museum
"Molnár István" City Museum
"N.D. Cocea" Memorial House
"Petőfi Sándor" Memorial House
Camera de tortură
Casa Breslelor
House-Museum
Medieval Weapon Museum
Museum Collection of the Fortified Church in Viscri
Religious Art Collection of "Saint Nicholas" Church
Sighișoara History Museum
The King’s House
The King’s House
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Criț

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librăria Hyperion0.0
Papetărie Vlasam0.0

Farmers Markets in Criț

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Sighișoara
Piața Sighișoara-Est

Hotels in Criț

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Kraus

Restaurants in Criț

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motel Restaurant Tranzit

Monuments in Criț

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biserica Luterană

Breweries in Criț

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distileriile Lukacs Palinka 1969

Stadiums & Teams in Criț

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Criț

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0
Ski Varság 0.0 $0
Bogdan 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Veresvirág 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Bujdosó 0.0 $0

Airports Near Criț

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Criț

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică fortificată
Biserica Întâmpinarea Domnului
Biserica Luterană
Biserica Ortodoxă
Biserica ortodoxă din Cloașterf
The fortified church of Cloașterf

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1270
Postal Code
507036

🇷🇴 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 Criț

What is the population of Criț?

Criț has a population of 593 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles.

Is Criț 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 Criț?

Criț has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°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 33.2 inches, with 33.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Criț?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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