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Ghelinţa, Romania

Covasna County · Romania

Ghelinţa is a small town in Covasna County, Romania with a population of 4,702. Elevation: 1,926 ft (587 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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C+ Fair
4,702 Population 75/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
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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 Ghelinţa

Ghelinţa

Ghelința is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).

People

Population4,702
Density75/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Population4,702
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Coordinates45.9500°, 26.2333°
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 Ghelinţa

Ghelinţa is a small town in Romania (Covasna County) with a population of 4,702. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet (587 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 Ghelinţa is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Ghelinţa vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ghelinţa 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 1,926 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

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (163.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates45.9500°N, 26.2333°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 36 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 44 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 38 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 54 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 39 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 45 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 32 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 34 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 43 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 35 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 44 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 38 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 45 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 36 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 44 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 97 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 54 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 48 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 42 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 51 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

Ghelinţa 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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Radio Stations near Ghelinţa

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 Ghelinţa

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

Libraries in Ghelinţa

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

Restaurants in Ghelinţa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cofetăria Alexandra

Stadiums & Teams in Ghelinţa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ghelinţa

5 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ghelinţa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Boboc Air BaseMedium 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 Ghelinţa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Romano-Catolică
Biserica Sfântul Ioan Nepomuk
Szt. Imre Catholic Church XIII. c. UNESCO

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)
Founded
1567
Postal Code
527090

🇷🇴 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 Ghelinţa

What is the population of Ghelinţa?

Ghelinţa has a population of 4,702 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.

Is Ghelinţa 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 Ghelinţa?

Ghelinţa 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 Ghelinţa?

There are 141 business establishments in the area.

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