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Sântămăria-Orlea, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Sântămăria-Orlea is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 974. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
974 Population 30/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Sântămăria-Orlea

Sântămăria-Orlea

Sântămăria-Orlea is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Balomir (Balomir), Bărăștii Hațegului (Baresd), Bucium-Orlea (Bucsum), Ciopeia (Csopea), Săcel (Szacsal), Sânpetru (Szentpéterfalva), Sântămăria-Orlea, Subcetate (Hátszegváralja), and Vadu (Vád).

People

Population974
Density30/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population974
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates45.5887°, 22.9704°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Sântămăria-Orlea

Sântămăria-Orlea is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 974. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Sântămăria-Orlea is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Sântămăria-Orlea vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sântămăria-Orlea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Romania avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates45.5887°N, 22.9704°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 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 57 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 90 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 54 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 60 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 141 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 142 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 133 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 9 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 112 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 132 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 144 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 58 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 76 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 147 km
Aug 24, 1995 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 149 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 57 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 140 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 85 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in

Sântămăria-Orlea has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Sântămăria-Orlea

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sântămăria-Orlea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colecția de Etnografie și Istorie Locală
Ethnography and Folk Art Museum
Expoziție Permanentă Pașii României prin Socialism și Democrație
Galeria de Artă
History, Archeology and Ethnography Museum
Muzeul Casa Breslelor
Muzeul de tortură
Muzeul Satului Hategan
Muzeul Trenulețelor ”Valentin Banciu”
Sarmizegetusa Archaeological Museum

Libraries in Sântămăria-Orlea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Pui0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Sebastian Bornemisa0.0
Librăria Comunală Ghelari0.0

Farmers Markets in Sântămăria-Orlea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eurovenus Târg Auto și Bazar
Hala Obor
Piața Lupeni
Piața Obor

Hotels in Sântămăria-Orlea

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Românească Haţeg
Pensiunea Belvedere
Pensiunea Sarmis Cristal
Santa Maria Orlea

Restaurants in Sântămăria-Orlea

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Românească Haţeg

Gas Stations in Sântămăria-Orlea

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Sântămăria-Orlea

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Ski Resorts Near Sântămăria-Orlea

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sântămăria-Orlea

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sântămăria-Orlea

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Sântămăria-Orlea
Sântămăria-Orlea Calvinist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
350 m (1,148 ft)
Founded
1451
Postal Code
337441

🇷🇴 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 Sântămăria-Orlea

What is the population of Sântămăria-Orlea?

Sântămăria-Orlea has a population of 974 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles.

Is Sântămăria-Orlea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sântămăria-Orlea?

Sântămăria-Orlea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sântămăria-Orlea?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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