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Sâncrăieni, Romania

Harghita County · Romania

Sâncrăieni is a small city in Harghita County, Romania with a population of 6,105. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,105 Population 189/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
27.5 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 Sâncrăieni

Sâncrăieni

Sâncrăieni is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. Composed of a single village, Sâncrăieni, it lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The former Romanian name was Ciuc-Sâncraiu.

People

Population6,105
Density189/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population6,105
Population Density189 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates46.3144°, 25.8394°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHarghita County
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall41.8 inches (106 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Sâncrăieni

Sâncrăieni is a small city in Romania (Harghita County) with a population of 6,105. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Sâncrăieni is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Sâncrăieni vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sâncrăieni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Romania avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area32.3 sq mi (83.6 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates46.3144°N, 25.8394°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Romania avg
Snowfall 41.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 83 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 91 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 88 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 98 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 93 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 89 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 95 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 84 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 94 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 90 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 86 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 83 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 86 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 86 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 94 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 135 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 99 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 104 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 93 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.2 in

Sâncrăieni has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Sâncrăieni

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şcoala Generală Vitos Mózes
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Radio Stations near Sâncrăieni

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zu top 40 AAC+ 96 kbps
Magic Fm 70s, 80s AAC 80 kbps
Europa FM music, news AAC 64 kbps
Europa FM-AAC AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Szépvíz FM local news, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio România Actualități music, news AAC+ 96 kbps
Sláger Rádió -Slager FM Sepsiszentgyörgy/Sfântu Gheorghe 105.9 FM etnic, local news MP3 320 kbps
Szépvíz FM Rádió -Frumoasa 101.7 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Siculus Rádió hits, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Profi Rádió local radio, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Háromszék local news, talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Sâncrăieni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Benedek Elek" Memorial House
"Nagy Imre" Memorial House
Baraolt Area Museum
Casa Gál Sándor
Centrul Memorial al Grănicerilor Secui
Kossuth utcai galéria
Museum Collection
Sâncrăieni Village Museum Collection
Szekler Museum of Ciuc Region
The Upper Olt and Mureș Rivers Museum
Tusnad Mineral Water Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Sâncrăieni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană „Kájoni János”0.0
Biblioteca Păuleni-Ciuc0.0
Sapientia University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sâncrăieni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața de legume

Train Stations in Sâncrăieni

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sâncrăieni

Gas Stations in Sâncrăieni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Sâncrăieni

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0
SkiGyimes 0.0 $0
Ski Varság 0.0 $0
pistă ski 0.0 $0
Bogdan 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Veresvirág 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Bujdosó 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sâncrăieni

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Aerodromul GirovSmall Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Dumbrava Roșie AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânsimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Zanesti AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sâncrăieni

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Baza de tratament Baile Tusnad

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sâncrăieni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Sf. Ștefan al Ungariei

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
658 m (2,159 ft)
Founded
1566
Postal Code
537265

🇷🇴 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 Sâncrăieni

What is the population of Sâncrăieni?

Sâncrăieni has a population of 6,105 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 32.3 square miles.

Is Sâncrăieni 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 Sâncrăieni?

Sâncrăieni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 41.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sâncrăieni?

There are 183 business establishments in the area.

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