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Rod, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Rod is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 562. Elevation: 2,592 ft (790 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
562 Population 2/sq mi density
2,592 ft Elevation 790 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 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 Rod

Rod

Rod – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Sybin, w gminie Tilișca. W 2011 roku liczyła 439 mieszkańców.

People

Population562
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Population562
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Coordinates45.8010°, 23.7853°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.6 inches (65 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Rod

Rod is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 562. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet (790 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Rod is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Rod vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rod

Rod has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -6.6° / 2.3° 26.9
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -4.8° / 5.6° 23.3
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -0.8° / 10.7° 35.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.6° 54.1
May 15.1°C / 59°F 8.8° / 21.4° 77.3
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25° 96.8
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 94.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.1° 71.4
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.8° 56.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 45.5
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F -0.5° / 10° 32.6
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -4.8° / 3.4° 30.7
Rod experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Area248.1 sq mi (642.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates45.8010°N, 23.7853°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below Romania avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 148 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 90 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 88 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 96 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 143 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 75 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 88 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 98 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 94 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 139 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 73 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 90 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 137 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 107 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 114 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 103 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 104 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 107 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 106 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Rod has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Rod

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 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

Museums in Rod

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Ioan Stroia" Ethnographic and Religious Art Museum
"Lucian Blaga" Memorial House
"Priest Zosim Oancea" Glass Icons Parish Museum
"Vasile Dobrian" Exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Village Museum
Heimatmuseum Großpold
Ioan Raica City Museum
Local Museum
Museum
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Parohial Sibiel
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Parish Museum
Punct Muzeal
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Rod

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Daia Română0.0

Farmers Markets in Rod

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață Agro-Alimentară
Piața Sebeș

Stadiums & Teams in Rod

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rod

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rod

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rod

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Rod (1712)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1419
Postal Code
557281

🇷🇴 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 Rod

What is the population of Rod?

Rod has a population of 562 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 248.1 square miles.

Is Rod 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 Rod?

Rod 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 71°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 25.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rod?

There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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