Gura Râului, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Gura Râului is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 3,546. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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3,546 Population 92/sq mi density

1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

27.7 in Annual Rain

Europe / Bucharest Timezone

$18,468 Median Income

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2.6 / 5.0

$18,468 median income

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About Gura Râului

Gura Râului is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It lies at the foothills of the Cindrel Mountains, 20 km (12 mi) west of the county capital, Sibiu, within the Mărginimea Sibiului ethnographic area. It is composed of a single village, Gura Râului.

People

Population3,546

Density92/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

Rain27.7 in/yr

Sunny Days286/yr

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)

Population	3,546
Population Density	92 / sq mi
Elevation	1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates	45.7333°, 23.9833°
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest
Country	🇷🇴 Romania
State / Province	Sibiu County
Average Temperature	44°F (7°C)
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall	6.9 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income	$18,468

About Gura Râului

Gura Râului is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 3,546. The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet (515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Gura Râului is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 106 business establishments.

Income: Gura Râului vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gura Râului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.3°F
	18% below Romania avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,690 ft (515 m)
Area	38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²)
Population Density	92/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7333°N, 23.9833°W
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"

27% below Romania avg

Snowfall 6.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023	0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania	M5.6	93 km
Feb 13, 2023	0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania	M5.0	92 km
Mar 20, 2023	2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania	M4.9	99 km
May 23, 1993	3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania	M4.7	126 km
Sep 8, 2013	1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania	M4.6	88 km
Jan 1, 2012	4 km W of Albeni, Romania	M4.5	86 km
Feb 17, 2023	Romania	M4.5	102 km
Feb 16, 2023	0 km NW of Arcani, Romania	M4.4	98 km
Mar 19, 2020	8 km NNW of Glod, Romania	M4.3	120 km
Sep 8, 2013	2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania	M4.3	86 km
Aug 20, 2023	3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania	M4.3	92 km
May 19, 2004	1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania	M4.2	90 km
Feb 14, 2005	7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania	M4.2	126 km
Jul 18, 2023	4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania	M4.0	108 km
Feb 22, 2023	3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania	M4.0	106 km
Dec 21, 1999	2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania	M3.8	110 km
Jan 28, 1995	14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania	M3.8	89 km
Nov 28, 1995	1 km NW of Livadia, Romania	M3.7	61 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania	M3.6	89 km
Apr 17, 1990	4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania	M3.6	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
June	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.5 in

Gura Râului has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Gura Râului

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Școala de Ski Joe	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Gura Râului

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2	dance, house	MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței	crestin, religios	MP3 128 kbps
Blaj Radio	catolic, religios	MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro	chansons françaises, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
goFM	top hits	MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM	local news, local radio	MP3 128 kbps
DejaVuMusic	dance, hits	MP3
Radio Reîntregirea	religious	MP3
RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia	—	MP3
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM	local news, local radio	MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Gura Râului

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
"ASTRA" Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization
"ASTRA" Museum of Transylvanian Civilisation
"August von Spiess" Hunting Museum
"Emil Sigerus" Museum of Saxon Ethnography and Folk Art
"Franz Binder" World Ethnography Museum
"Ioan Stroia" Ethnographic and Religious Art Museum
"Mihai Eminescu House" Museum of Icons and Church Objects
"Octavian Goga" Memorial Collection
"Priest Zosim Oancea" Glass Icons Parish Museum
"Sigmond Dachler" Museum
"Vasile Dobrian" Exhibition
Altemberger House History Museum
Arme și trofee de vânătoare
ASTRA National Museum Complex
Brukenthal National Museum
Casa Memorială Emil Cioran
Cisnădie Ethnographic Collection
Colecția Etnografică "Anuța și Aurel Achim"
Dinosaurs from the Garden Exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum Exhibition
Ethnographic Village Museum
Galeria de Artă Contemporană
Heimatmuseum Großpold
History of Pharmacy Exhibition
Immersive Museum Sibiu
Landeskirchliches Museum
Local Museum
Michelsberger Heimatmuseum
Muzeul Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Landlerilor
Muzeul Parohial Sibiel
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Natural History Museum
Parish Museum
Punct Muzeal
Steam Locomotives Museum
Textile Industry History Museum Exhibition
Turnul Dulgherilor
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Gura Râului

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Bâlea		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Hipodrom		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Vasile Aaron		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA-filiala V.Aurie		0.0
Biblioteca Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu		0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul A		0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul B		0.0
Biblioteca Universitară "Lucian Blaga"		0.0

Farmers Markets in Gura Râului

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Habermann Market
Piață Agro-Alimentară
Piata Cibin
Piața Rahovei
Piața țărănească Rășinari
Târgul de Crăciun

Hotels in Gura Râului

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelnor Hotel & SPA

Hohe Rinne Paltinis Hotel & Spa

Hotel BRD

Hotel Cindrel

Restaurant Alpina

Restaurants in Gura Râului

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Cindrel

Popasul Păltiniș

Prima

Restaurant Alpina

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Cafes in Gura Râului

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iulian Cafe

Stadiums & Teams in Gura Râului

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Gura Râului

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Parâng	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Ski Vidra	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Arena Platoș	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Gura Râului

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Sibiu International Airport	SBZ	Large Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport	TGM	Medium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield	—	Small Airport
Luncani Airfield	—	Small Airport
Măgura Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip	—	Small Airport
Salonti Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield	—	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gura Râului

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Biserica Gura Râului
Biserica Sf. Cuv. Paraschiva
Biserica Sf. Cuv. Paraschiva
Schitul Păltiniș

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Bucharest

Area

100.0 km² (38.6 mi²)

Founded

1380

Postal Code

557095

🇷🇴 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 Gura Râului

What is the population of Gura Râului?

Gura Râului has a population of 3,546 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles.

Is Gura Râului 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 Gura Râului?

Gura Râului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gura Râului?

There are 106 business establishments in the area.

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