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Sălciua de Jos, Romania

Alba County · Romania

Sălciua de Jos is a small town in Alba County, Romania with a population of 689. Elevation: 1,463 ft (446 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
689 Population 25/sq mi density
1,463 ft Elevation 446 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
37.3 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 Sălciua de Jos

Sălciua de Jos

Sălciua is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Dealu Caselor (Hegyik), Dumești, Sălciua de Jos, Sălciua de Sus (Felsőszolcsva), Sub Piatră (Búvópatak), and Valea Largă (Malompataka). It has a population of 1,271 as of 2021.

People

Population689
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Population689
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Coordinates46.3987°, 23.4213°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceAlba County
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (948 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.3 inches (115 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Sălciua de Jos

Sălciua de Jos is a small town in Romania (Alba County) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Sălciua de Jos is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Sălciua de Jos vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sălciua de Jos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 45.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates46.3987°N, 23.4213°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Romania avg
Snowfall 45.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M5.6 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 142 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 150 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 147 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 98 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 150 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 147 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 119 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 99 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 147 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 135 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 146 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 146 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 149 km
Jul 10, 2008 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania M3.4 138 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 48 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 110 km
Aug 9, 2006 5 km SSW of Uricani, Romania M3.1 125 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 100 km
Jul 13, 2007 1 km NW of Dobri?a, Romania M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Sălciua de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Sălciua de Jos

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pescobar Radio afro house, chill MP3 128 kbps
EBS Radio adult contemporary, top hits AAC 96 kbps
UBB Radio -Universitatea Babeș Bolyai Cluj Napoca adult contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Blaj Radio catolic, religios MP3 128 kbps
Radio Domeldo Movie MP3 256 kbps
ZC Radio (Ziua de Cluj) MP3 128 kbps
Replica Radio disco, folk MP3 128 kbps
Gherla FM 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Squad Radio alternative, news MP3 192 kbps
Untold Radio clubbing, dance MP3 128 kbps
Valori Românești Radio 00's, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Cluj Napoca 94.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Radio Domeldo Live MP3 256 kbps
DejaVuMusic dance, hits MP3
Transylvania -Hits dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Turda 89.9 FM local, local news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Turda MP3 160 kbps
Radio Turda 107.7 FM local, mix MP3 160 kbps
RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia MP3
Radio Reîntregirea religious MP3

Museums in Sălciua de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Pamfil Albu" Ethnographic Museum
"Valer Butură" Ethnographic Exhibition
Ethnographic and Religious Museum
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic Museum
Moara de apă
Muzeul Buciumanilor
Muzeul Etnografic Cetea
Muzeul Etnografic Cetea
Râmeț Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Sălciua de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunal Poșaga de Jos0.0

Farmers Markets in Sălciua de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piata agroalimentara Iara
Piața Baia de Arieș
Piața Iara

Hotels in Sălciua de Jos

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pensiunea Huda lui Papară
Pensiunea Sub Piatra
Pensiunea Sub Piatra
Pensiunea Totu'bun
Raven's Nest

Monuments in Sălciua de Jos

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Stadiums & Teams in Sălciua de Jos

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Ski Resorts Near Sălciua de Jos

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 Sălciua de Jos

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sălicea AirfieldSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sălciua de Jos

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica de lemn Cuvioasa Paraschiva din Sub Piatră
Biserica Ortodoxă Română Sălciua de Jos
Biserica Ortodoxă Sălciua de Jos
Mănăstirea Sub Piatră

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Postal Code
517648

🇷🇴 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 Sălciua de Jos

What is the population of Sălciua de Jos?

Sălciua de Jos has a population of 689 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.

Is Sălciua de Jos 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 Sălciua de Jos?

Sălciua de Jos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 45.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sălciua de Jos?

There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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