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Marghita, Romania

Bihor County · Romania

Marghita is a small city in Bihor County, Romania with a population of 13,871. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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C+ Fair
13,871 Population 402/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Marghita

Marghita

Marghita is a city in Bihor County, Romania. It administers two villages, Cheț (Magyarkéc) and Ghenetea (Genyéte).

People

Population13,871
Density402/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population13,871
Population Density402 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates47.3500°, 22.3333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBihor County
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.3 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Marghita

Marghita is a small city in Romania (Bihor County) with a population of 13,871. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Marghita is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 416 business establishments.

Income: Marghita vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)416

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Marghita

Marghita has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -9.1° / 8.8° 47.9
Feb 2.8°C / 37°F -7.4° / 14.6° 39.8
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F -4.1° / 20° 30.5
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F -1.6° / 22.8° 50.0
May 15.9°C / 61°F 4° / 27.2° 70.2
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 10.5° / 34.7° 77.6
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 12.2° / 36.7° 70.8
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 12.7° / 36.8° 43.0
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 6.7° / 32.1° 71.5
Oct 12.5°C / 54°F 1.1° / 25.6° 34.7
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F -4.4° / 19.4° 63.4
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -5.9° / 11.8° 58.9
Marghita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Romania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates47.3500°N, 22.3333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 20, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 125 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 102 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 129 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 138 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 137 km
Aug 20, 2023 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.5 142 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary M3.4 136 km
Jul 25, 1993 7 km NNE of Öcsöd, Hungary M3.4 149 km
Jul 13, 2003 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.4 126 km
Jul 1, 2003 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.2 117 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 87 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 122 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 51 km
Feb 11, 2002 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary M3.0 136 km
Feb 2, 2006 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary M2.8 95 km
Feb 11, 2002 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Marghita has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Marghita

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
National College "Octavian Goga" 2 Marghita
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Radio Stations near Marghita

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Transilvania -statia Carei 95.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Mária Rádió Erdély catholic, minority MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vocea Evangheliei RVE Oradea christian music, christian talk MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Aleșd 95.8 FM local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Transilvania -statia Oradea 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RadioTrandafirulRoșul manele, petrecere MP3

Museums in Marghita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Andrássy Ernő" History and Ethnography Museum
"Kazinczy Ferenc, Fr?ter L?r?nd and Csiha K?lm?n" Memorial Museum
Ethnografic Collection
History, Archaeology and Ethnography Museum Collection of the Ierului Valley
House-Museum
Huta Slavia Museum
Muzeul satului din Curtuișeni
Town Museum

Libraries in Marghita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Pir0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească ”Máté Imre”0.0
Biblioteca Școlară0.0

Farmers Markets in Marghita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ócska piac
Piata sezoniera
Piață(Piac)

Hotels in Marghita

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pensiunea Bello
Pensiunea Casa Bihorului

Restaurants in Marghita

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boema M Restaurant

Train Stations in Marghita

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marghita

Banks in Marghita

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TBI Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Marghita

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Airports Near Marghita

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Oradea International AirportOMRLarge Airport
Satu Mare International AirportSUJMedium Airport
Balkány AirfieldSmall Airport
Biharkeresztes AirfieldSmall Airport
Crasna Deltafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Ineu King's Land AirfieldSmall Airport
Laci Oros AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nyíregyháza AirfieldSmall Airport
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marghita

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Cuvioasa Parascheva
Biserica Ortodoxă Marghita
Biserica Reformată Maghiară
Biserica Sfânta Maria Magdalena
Biserica Sfinții Arhangheli
Nagyboldogasszony Templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1215
Postal Code
417018

🇷🇴 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 Marghita

What is the population of Marghita?

Marghita has a population of 13,871 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 402 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles.

Is Marghita 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 Marghita?

Marghita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Marghita?

There are 416 business establishments in the area.

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