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Jibou, Romania

Sălaj County · Romania

Jibou is a small city in Sălaj County, Romania with a population of 11,183. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,183 Population 314/sq mi density
627 ft Elevation 191 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,256 median income

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About Jibou

Jibou

Jibou is a town in Sălaj County, Transylvania, Romania. In 2021 it had a population of 9,677. Jibou includes the town proper and other four villages: Rona, Cuceu (Kucsó), Husia (Hosszúújfalu), and Var (Szamosőrmező).

People

Population11,183
Density314/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Population11,183
Population Density314 / sq mi
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Coordinates47.2590°, 23.2565°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSălaj County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,143 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.6 inches (83 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Jibou

Jibou is a small city in Romania (Sălaj County) with a population of 11,183. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Jibou is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 335 business establishments.

Income: Jibou vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)335

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Jibou

Jibou has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 725 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -10.2° / 8.3° 55.5
Feb 2°C / 36°F -8.5° / 13.5° 48.8
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -4.5° / 19.3° 35.2
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F -2° / 21.5° 55.0
May 15.2°C / 59°F 3.5° / 26.2° 77.7
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 9.9° / 33.2° 80.7
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 11.6° / 35.8° 75.7
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 12.1° / 36.2° 49.6
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 6.3° / 31.3° 75.9
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 0.4° / 24.9° 39.0
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F -4.6° / 19° 66.5
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -6.4° / 11.1° 65.8
Jibou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 32.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates47.2590°N, 23.2565°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Romania avg
Snowfall 32.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 120 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 101 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 98 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 147 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 64 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 53 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Jibou has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Jibou

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pescobar Radio afro house, chill MP3 128 kbps
EBS Radio adult contemporary, top hits AAC 96 kbps
Gherla FM 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ZC Radio (Ziua de Cluj) - MP3 128 kbps
UBB Radio -Universitatea Babeș Bolyai Cluj Napoca adult contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Zalău 94.6 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Radio Domeldo Live - MP3 256 kbps
Transilvania -statia Cluj Napoca 94.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Valori Românești Radio 00's, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Untold Radio clubbing, dance MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jibou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Pop de Basesti" Memorial House
History and Art County Museum
History and Art County Museum - Ioan Sima Art Gallery
History and Art County Museum. "Ioan Sima" Art Museum
Jibou Botanical Garden

Libraries in Jibou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană "Ioniță Scipione Bădescu"0.0

Farmers Markets in Jibou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piața Dumbrava

Hotels in Jibou

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alex

Restaurants in Jibou

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andreeas
Curtea Veche
Restaurant Alex

Cafes in Jibou

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terasa Andreea's Secret Garden

Castles in Jibou

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ansamblul castelului Wesselényi din Jibou
Ansamblul castelului Wesselényi din Jibou
Castelul Béldy din Jibou
Castelul Béldy din Jibou

Train Stations in Jibou

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jibou

Gas Stations in Jibou

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil

Banks in Jibou

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BRD
TBI Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Jibou

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Ski Resorts Near Jibou

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtiile Mărișel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Șuior 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Jibou

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Satu Mare International AirportSUJMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia Mare-Small Airport
Copalnic-Manastur Airfield-Small Airport
Crasna Deltafly Airfield-Small Airport
Dezmir Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăieni Airfield-Small Airport
Mujdeni Airfield-Small Airport
Poieni Airfield-Small Airport
Săcălășeni Airfield-Small Airport
Sălicea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jibou

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Jibou
Biserica Ortodoxă Rona
Biserica Romano-Catolică
Catedrala Ortodoxă Jibou

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
220 m (722 ft)
Area
35.8 km² (13.8 mi²)
Founded
1205
Postal Code
455200
Mayor
Dan Ghiurco
Website
primariajibou.ro/
Twinned With
Glauchau

🇷🇴 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 Jibou

What is the population of Jibou?

Jibou has a population of 11,183 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 314 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

Is Jibou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Jibou?

Jibou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 32.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jibou?

There are 335 business establishments in the area.

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