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Lunca Leșului, Romania

Bistrița-Năsăud County · Romania

Lunca Leșului is a small town in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania with a population of 1,339. Elevation: 1,785 ft (544 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,339 Population 14/sq mi density
1,785 ft Elevation 544 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Lunca Leșului

Lunca Leșului

Leșu is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Leșu and Lunca Leșului.

People

Population1,339
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,785 ft (544 m)
Population1,339
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,785 ft (544 m)
Coordinates47.3094°, 24.7760°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBistrița-Năsăud County
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Lunca Leșului

Lunca Leșului is a small town in Romania (Bistrița-Năsăud County) with a population of 1,339. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet (544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Lunca Leșului is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Lunca Leșului vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lunca Leșului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Romania avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,785 ft (544 m)
Area95.6 sq mi (247.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.3094°N, 24.7760°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Romania avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 78 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 150 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 121 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 36 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Lunca Leșului has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Lunca Leșului

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Someș Radio -Bistrițai 96.6 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Lunca Leșului

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Saxon House" Museum
"The Dreams Nest" Museum
Comparative Art Museum
Ethnographic and Mining Museum of Rodna
Museum of Poiana Ilvei
Secerului Valley Museum Corner

Ski Resorts Near Lunca Leșului

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bogdan 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Bujdosó 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lunca Leșului

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bistrița AirfieldSmall Airport
Floreni AirfieldSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
594 m (1,949 ft)
Founded
1696
Postal Code
427115

🇷🇴 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 Lunca Leșului

What is the population of Lunca Leșului?

Lunca Leșului has a population of 1,339 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 95.6 square miles.

Is Lunca Leșului 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 Lunca Leșului?

Lunca Leșului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lunca Leșului?

There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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