Horea, Romania
Alba County · Romania
Horea is a small town in Alba County, Romania with a population of 302. Elevation: 2,448 ft (746 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Horea
Vasile Ursu Nicola, commonly known as Horea was a Transylvanian peasant who, with Ion Oarga ("Cloșca") and Marcu Giurgiu ("Crișan"), led the two-month-long peasant rebellion that began in the Metaliferi Mountains villages of Curechiu and Mesteacăn in late 1784 and that was known as the Revolt of Horea, Cloșca and Crișan.
People
Climate
| Population | 302 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5025°, 22.9503° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Alba County |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.0 inches (25 cm) |
About Horea
Horea is a small town in Romania (Alba County) with a population of 302. The city sits at an elevation of 2,448 feet (746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 50.2 sq mi (130.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5025°N, 22.9503°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Horea has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 23°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Horea
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala clasele I-IV Costești | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Horea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Avram Iancu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Avram Iancu" Museum | ||||
| Aurul Apusenilor | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic exhibition | ||||
| Glacier and Cave of Scărișoara | ||||
| Gold Mining Museum | ||||
| Museum of Horea | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografic Scărișoara | ||||
| Muzeul Pătrăhaițești | ||||
| Muzeul Satului Iuliu Coroiu |
Libraries in Horea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundația Culturală Roșia Montană | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Horea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Câmpeni | |||||
| Piața volantă |
Restaurants in Horea
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Horea
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buscat Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pârtiile Mărișel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Horea
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | CLJ | Large Airport |
| Crasna Deltafly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poieni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sălicea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horea
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Sfântul Vasile cel Mare Mătișești | |
| Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Horea
What is the population of Horea?
Horea has a population of 302 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 50.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Horea?
Horea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.
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