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Fântânele, Romania

Bistrița-Năsăud County · Romania

Fântânele is a small town in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania with a population of 680. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
680 Population 10/sq mi density
1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Fântânele

Fântânele

Fântânele – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Bistrița-Năsăud, w gminie Matei. W 2011 roku liczyła 650 mieszkańców.

People

Population680
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Population680
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Coordinates46.9408°, 24.2739°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBistrița-Năsăud County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.1 inches (69 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Fântânele

Fântânele is a small town in Romania (Bistrița-Năsăud County) with a population of 680. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Fântânele is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Fântânele vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Fântânele

Fântânele has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -5.7° / 1.2° 42.9
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -4.7° / 3.8° 40.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.8° / 9.7° 43.7
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.1° / 16.4° 50.6
May 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 81.5
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.1° 86.0
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.9° 91.0
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.2° 64.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.6° 66.3
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 4.3° / 16° 54.1
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 0.1° / 9.5° 44.1
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -4.3° / 2.6° 51.9
Fântânele experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area66.2 sq mi (171.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates46.9408°N, 24.2739°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Romania avg
Snowfall 27.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 126 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 137 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 92 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania M3.6 149 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 100 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 48 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Fântânele has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Fântânele

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Marosvásárhelyi Rádió 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
Radio Domeldo Movie MP3 256 kbps
Radio Turda MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Beclean 91.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Someș Radio -Bistrițai 96.6 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Son Radio -Reghin 87.8 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Transylvania -Hits dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Turda 89.9 FM local, local news MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Luduș 100.4 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Radio Turda 107.7 FM local, mix MP3 160 kbps
Rádio Koko MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Marosszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gaga MP3 128 kbps
Székely Rádió Gyergyói etnic, local news MP3 96 kbps
Son Radio -Luduș 94.2 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Fântânele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beclean Orthodox Archpriest District Museum
Bistrita-Nasaud Museum Complex
Ethnographic Museum
Hunting House Museum

Libraries in Fântânele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Francisc Păcurariu0.0
Librăria Isaharus0.0

Farmers Markets in Fântânele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Decebal

Stadiums & Teams in Fântânele

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fântânele

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fântânele

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Bistrița AirfieldSmall Airport
Copalnic-Manastur AirfieldSmall Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Săcălășeni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fântânele

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Greco-Catolică Fântânele
Biserica Ortodoxă Fântânele
Biserica Reformată Fântânele
Rerformátus Imaház

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Founded
1288
Postal Code
427139

🇷🇴 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 Fântânele

What is the population of Fântânele?

Fântânele has a population of 680 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 66.2 square miles.

Is Fântânele 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 Fântânele?

Fântânele has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 27.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fântânele?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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