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Ghimbav, Romania

Brașov County · Romania

Ghimbav is a small town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 4,967. Elevation: 1,827 ft (557 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,967 Population 361/sq mi density
1,827 ft Elevation 557 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.9 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 Ghimbav

Ghimbav

Ghimbav is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, central Romania.

People

Population4,967
Density361/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Population4,967
Population Density361 / sq mi
Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Coordinates45.6667°, 25.5000°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrașov County
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Ghimbav

Ghimbav is a small town in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 4,967. The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet (557 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

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

Income: Ghimbav vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ghimbav has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Romania avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates45.6667°N, 25.5000°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 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 93 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 100 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 86 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 58 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 96 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 84 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 61 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 73 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 84 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 90 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 62 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 71 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 86 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 83 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 93 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 81 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 98 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 81 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 60 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Ghimbav has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Ghimbav

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scoala Gimnazială Ghimbav - - - -
Școala Generală Ghimbav - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ghimbav

15 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
Radio Brașov - MP3 192 kbps
Europa FM-AAC - AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 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
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Transilvania - MP3 128 kbps
Muscel FM 94.1 dance, dance pop AAC 64 kbps
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ghimbav

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House
"Muresianu's House" Museum
"Muresianu's House" Museum
"Romulus Cioflec" Memorial House
"Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House
"Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House
"The First Romanian School" Museum
"The First Romanian School" Museum
Brasov Art Museum
Brasov Art Museum
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
County History Museum
County History Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection
Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection
Galeria Metaxa Brașov
Galeria Metaxa Brașov
Medieval Custom Museum
Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation
Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation
Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului"
Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism
Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism
Muzeul Etnografic Vatra Hărmanului
Muzeul Etnografic Vatra Hărmanului
Muzeul Național Bran
Muzeul Tradițiilor Codlene
Nicolae Fruntes Museum
Săcele Ethnographic Museum
Săcele Ethnographic Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum of the Bran Area
VR Tours Brasov
VR Tours Brasov

Libraries in Ghimbav

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuga Public Library0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu"0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Filiala 50.0
Biblioteca Județeană Filiala 50.0
Biblioteca Județeană George Barițiu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană George Barițiu0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Săcele Victor Tudoran0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Săcele Victor Tudoran0.0
Biblioteca Universității “Transilvania”0.0
Biblioteca Universității “Transilvania”0.0
Centrul Multicultural "George Barițiu"0.0
Imprim Library0.0
Imprim Library0.0
Librăria DIDI0.0

Farmers Markets in Ghimbav

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimentara
Alimentara
Electroprecizia market
Flea market
Minimarket
Minimarket
Piață
Piata Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară Stupini
Piața Astra
Piața Astra
Piața Codlea
Piața Dacia
Piață engros
Piața Star
Piața Tractorul
Piața Traian
Piața Traian
Târg

Restaurants in Ghimbav

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Michelle
Taverna cu bucate

Cafes in Ghimbav

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cofee time
Cofetaria Giulia

Veterinaries in Ghimbav

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fistivet

Train Stations in Ghimbav

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghimbav

Gas Stations in Ghimbav

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Ghimbav

TeamLeagueDivision
Stadion ICIM
Stadionul Tineretului
Teren Sport Liceu Șaguna

Ski Resorts Near Ghimbav

4 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 - - -

Airports Near Ghimbav

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești Airfield-Small Airport
Casa Teo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ciceu-Andras Airfield-Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Florin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ghimbav Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mugeni Airfield-Small Airport
Odorhei Airfield-Small Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield-Small Airport
Prejmer Aerodrome-Small Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ghimbav

22 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Affidea
Bioclinica
Cabinet ORL
CentroKinetic
Centrul de sănătate Bran
Clinica Sante
Gral Medical
Julia Podology clinic
Kamiva Med
Medical Work Center
Medivers
Neomed
ORTOKINETIC
PoliAna
Poliana
Regina Maria
RMN Diagnostica
Sânte clinic
Serviciul Județean de Medicină Legală
Synevo
Vivamed

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ghimbav

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Stupini (1905)
Biserica Sf. Ap. Petru și Pavel
Biserica Sfânta Treime
Biserica Sfintii Transilvaneni - Bartolomeu Nord Avantgarden
The Fortified Saxon Church of Ghimbav

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
28.3 km² (10.9 mi²)
Postal Code
507075
Mayor
Ionel Fliundra
Website
primaria-ghimbav.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Ghimbav

What is the population of Ghimbav?

Ghimbav has a population of 4,967 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 361 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Ghimbav 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 Ghimbav?

Ghimbav has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ghimbav?

There are 149 business establishments in the area.

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