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Roșia Montană, Romania

Alba County · Romania

Roșia Montană is a small town in Alba County, Romania with a population of 1,556. Elevation: 2,874 ft (876 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,556 Population 80/sq mi density
2,874 ft Elevation 876 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Roșia Montană

Roșia Montană

Roșia Montană is a commune of Alba County in the Apuseni Mountains of western Transylvania, Romania. It is located in the Valea Roșiei, through which the small river Roșia Montană flows. The commune is composed of sixteen villages: Bălmoșești, Blidești, Bunta, Cărpiniș (Abrudkerpenyes), Coasta Henții, Corna (Szarvaspatak), Curături, Dăroaia, Gârda-Bărbulești, Gura Roșiei (Verespataktorka), Iacobești, Ignățești, Roșia Montană, Șoal, Țarina, and Vârtop (Vartop).

People

Population1,556
Density80/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Population1,556
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Coordinates46.3067°, 23.1337°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceAlba County
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Roșia Montană

Roșia Montană is a small town in Romania (Alba County) with a population of 1,556. The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet (876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Roșia Montană is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Roșia Montană vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Roșia Montană has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below Romania avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Area19.6 sq mi (50.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates46.3067°N, 23.1337°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Romania avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 134 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 131 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 138 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 136 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 80 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 122 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 145 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 137 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 135 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 137 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 82 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 129 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 95 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 115 km
May 22, 2023 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania M4.1 136 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 142 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 142 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 122 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 148 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in

Roșia Montană has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Roșia Montană

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Primară
Școala Primară I-IV Roșia Montană
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Radio Stations near Roșia Montană

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pescobar Radio afro house, chill MP3 128 kbps
EBS Radio adult contemporary, top hits AAC 96 kbps
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 kbps
Replica Radio disco, folk MP3 128 kbps
Gherla FM 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
UBB Radio -Universitatea Babeș Bolyai Cluj Napoca adult contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
DejaVuMusic dance, hits MP3
Radio Reîntregirea religious MP3
RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia MP3
Squad Radio alternative, news MP3 192 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

Museums in Roșia Montană

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Avram Iancu" Museum
"Pamfil Albu" Ethnographic Museum
Archaeological Collection
Atelierul de Creație al Pictorului Sava Albescu
Aurul Apusenilor
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Gold Mining Museum
Moara de Apa
Museum of Horea
Muzeul Buciumanilor
Muzeul Satului Iuliu Coroiu
Muzeul Satulul Almașu Mare

Libraries in Roșia Montană

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fundația Culturală Roșia Montană0.0

Farmers Markets in Roșia Montană

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Baia de Arieș
Piața Câmpeni

Stadiums & Teams in Roșia Montană

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Roșia Montană

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 Roșia Montană

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sălicea AirfieldSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Roșia Montană

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Roșia Montană Mining LandscapeCultural2021

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roșia Montană

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului
Biserica Calvinistă
Biserica Greco-Catolică
Biserica Ortodoxă
Biserica Penticostală
Biserica Unitariană
chapel
Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Postal Code
517615

🇷🇴 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Roșia Montană

Roșia Montană Mining Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2021
Located in the Metalliferous range of the Apuseni Mountains in the west of Romania, Roșia Montană features the most significant, extensive and technically diverse underground Roman gold mining complex known at the time of inscription. As Alburnus Maior, it was...

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 Roșia Montană

What is the population of Roșia Montană?

Roșia Montană has a population of 1,556 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 19.6 square miles.

Is Roșia Montană 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 Roșia Montană?

Roșia Montană has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Roșia Montană?

There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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