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Sălcud, Romania

Mureș County · Romania

Sălcud is a small town in Mureș County, Romania with a population of 892. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
892 Population 15/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,412 median income

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About Sălcud

Sălcud

Iernut is a town in Mureș County, central Transylvania, Romania. It administers eight villages: Cipău (Maroscsapó), Deag (Marosdég), Lechința (Maroslekence), Oarba de Mureș (Marosorbó), Porumbac (Porumbáktanya), Racameț (Józseftanya), Sălcud (Szélkút), and Sfântu Gheorghe (Csapószentgyörgy). It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

People

Population892
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population892
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates46.4076°, 24.1714°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMureș County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.1 inches (43 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Sălcud

Sălcud is a small town in Romania (Mureș County) with a population of 892. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Sălcud is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Sălcud vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sălcud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 267 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area60.5 sq mi (156.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates46.4076°N, 24.1714°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 8, 2013.

Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 134 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 134 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 143 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 120 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 133 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 142 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania M3.6 105 km
Feb 1, 2005 5 km SSE of ?imon, Romania M3.5 143 km
Aug 9, 2006 5 km SSW of Uricani, Romania M3.1 148 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 96 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 102 km
Mar 30, 2008 4 km SSE of Corbi, Romania M2.8 139 km
Jun 8, 2006 4 km NE of C?p??ânenii P?mânteni, Romania M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Sălcud has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Sălcud

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Marosvásárhelyi Rádió MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, religios MP3 128 kbps
Radio Domeldo Movie MP3 256 kbps
Son Radio -Târgu Mureș 105.6 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio România Târgu Mureș - Marosvásárhelyi Rádió Románia MP3 128 kbps
Blaj Radio catolic, religios MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Luduș 94.2 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Székely Rádió Gyergyói etnic, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Gaga MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Luduș 100.4 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Rádió GaGa Marosszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Koko MP3 128 kbps
Radio Turda 107.7 FM local, mix MP3 160 kbps
Radio Turda MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Turda 89.9 FM local, local news MP3 160 kbps
Transylvania -Hits dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sălcud

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Herman N. Oberth" Memorial House
"Stephan Ludwig Roth" Memorial House
Biserica de lemn "Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil"
Castelul Bánffy
Castelul Ugron
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Greek-Catholic Bishopric Museum
Medias City Museum
Muzeul Etnografic Casa de Paie
Muzeul Sătesc Boian
Târnăveni City Museum

Libraries in Sălcud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunal Sâncel0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Dârlos0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Iernut0.0
Biblioteca Școlii Generale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sălcud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Interdax SRL
Piața Agro-alimentara
Piaţa Agroalimentară Mediaş
Piața de legume și fructe
Piața de Zi
Piața de zi
Piața Târnăveni
Weekly Market

Monuments in Sălcud

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Stadiums & Teams in Sălcud

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Airports Near Sălcud

13 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sălcud

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxa Sf. Mihail si Gavriil
reformatus templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1332
Postal Code
545107

🇷🇴 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 Sălcud

What is the population of Sălcud?

Sălcud has a population of 892 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 60.5 square miles.

Is Sălcud expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sălcud?

Sălcud has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sălcud?

There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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