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Salonta, Romania

Bihor County · Romania

Salonta is a small city in Bihor County, Romania with a population of 17,561. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,561 Population 227/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Salonta

Salonta

Salonta is a city in Bihor County, in the geographical region of Crișana, north-western Romania, near the Hungarian border.

People

Population17,561
Density227/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population17,561
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates46.8000°, 21.6500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBihor County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Salonta

Salonta is a small city in Romania (Bihor County) with a population of 17,561. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Salonta is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 527 business establishments.

Income: Salonta vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)527

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Salonta

Salonta has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -8.7° / 9.9° 47.6
Feb 3.3°C / 38°F -7° / 15.4° 38.6
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F -3.9° / 20.3° 30.3
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F -1.3° / 23.9° 49.9
May 16.2°C / 61°F 5° / 28° 71.1
Jun 22.5°C / 72°F 10.9° / 35.4° 77.4
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 12.4° / 37.2° 61.7
Aug 25°C / 77°F 13.3° / 37.5° 39.3
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 7° / 32.8° 63.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 1.4° / 26.1° 34.0
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.7° / 19.7° 64.4
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -5.3° / 13.2° 58.8
Salonta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.4 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates46.8000°N, 21.6500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 140 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 84 km
Dec 19, 1992 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.6 148 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 94 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 149 km
Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 141 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 98 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 100 km
Nov 12, 1994 2 km ESE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.1 149 km
Oct 13, 1994 1 km W of Jebel, Romania M4.1 143 km
May 22, 2023 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania M4.1 81 km
Jul 5, 2025 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary M4.0 126 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary M4.0 138 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 98 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 74 km
Feb 7, 2008 4 km WNW of Grab??, Romania M3.6 125 km
Dec 21, 1991 1 km SE of Giarmata, Romania M3.6 111 km
Dec 23, 1992 3 km E of Giulv?z, Romania M3.6 146 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 73 km
Aug 20, 2023 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Salonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Salonta

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegiul Național Teodor Neș College - ,

Schools in Salonta

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceul Agricol - - - -
Arany János Líceum - Középiskola - - - -
Arany János Elméleti Líceum - - - -
Arany János Elméleti Líceum - - - -
Arany János Elméleti Líceum - - - -
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Radio Stations near Salonta

4 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Salonta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arany János Emlékház
Arany Janos Memorial Museum
Falumúzeum
Museum of Romanian Peasant
Szabó Pál Irodalmi Emlékház
Tájház

Libraries in Salonta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibioteca "Teodor Neș" Könyvtár0.0
Librăria Toldi0.0
Teodor Neş Library of Salonta0.0
Zsadány Községi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Salonta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Komádi piactér
Komádi piactér
Komádi piactér
Piactér
Piactér
Piața Agro-Alimentară Apateu
Piața Agroalimentară

Hotels in Salonta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Slavia

Restaurants in Salonta

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancora
Discount
Hanul Mădăraș
London Cafe
Mellody Pizza & Coffee
Pizzeria Alforno
Rob Roy

Cafes in Salonta

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Simonyi
The Museum Café

Cinemas in Salonta

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zilahi Lajos Kultúrház

Monuments in Salonta

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teodor Neş Library of Salonta

Train Stations in Salonta

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salonta
Salonta

Gas Stations in Salonta

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OMV
Petro
Rompetrol
Service Auto - Stebali

Banks in Salonta

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCR
BRD
CEC Bank
OTP Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
TBI Bank
Transilvania Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Salonta

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Airports Near Salonta

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debrecen International AirportDEBLarge Airport
Oradea International AirportOMRLarge Airport
Arad International AirportARWMedium Airport
Békéscsaba Airfield-Small Airport
Biharkeresztes Airfield-Small Airport
Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield-Small Airport
Dévaványa Airfield-Small Airport
Hajdúszoboszló Airfield-Small Airport
Ineu King's Land Airfield-Small Airport
Laci Oros Airfield-Small Airport
Mocrea Airstrip-Small Airport
Nădab Airfield-Small Airport
Telekgerendás Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salonta

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptista templom
Biserica Ortodoxă
Biserica Ortodoxă
Catholic Church
Református templom
Salonta Magyar Baptista Egyház

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
90 m (295 ft)
Area
170.0 km² (65.6 mi²)
Founded
1214
Postal Code
415500
Mayor
László Török
Website
salonta.net/ro/
Twinned With
Békéscsaba, Csepel, Derecske, Hajdúböszörmény, Nagykőrös, Rimavská Sobota, Sarkad, Túrkeve

🇷🇴 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 Salonta

What is the population of Salonta?

Salonta has a population of 17,561 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles.

Is Salonta 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 Salonta?

Salonta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Salonta?

There are 527 business establishments in the area.

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