Şelimbăr, Romania
Sibiu County · Romania
Şelimbăr is a small city in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 14,861. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Şelimbăr
Șelimbăr is a commune in central Romania, in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania, to the east of the county seat Sibiu. The village of Șelimbăr has been known to exist since 1323 and is the site of the Battle of Șelimbăr.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,861 |
| Population Density | 390 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7667°, 24.2000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Sibiu County |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.6 inches (65 cm) |
About Şelimbăr
Şelimbăr is a small city in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 14,861. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Şelimbăr
Şelimbăr has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 692 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7667°N, 24.2000°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Şelimbăr has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Şelimbăr
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimnaziala Mihai Viteazu Selimbar - Cladirea 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Generală Șelimbăr | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Şelimbăr
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayRadio Urban | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vocea Credinței | crestin, religios | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blaj Radio | catolic, religios | MP3 128 kbps | |
| gofm.ro | chansons françaises, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| goFM | top hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Şelimbăr
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "ASTRA" Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization | ||||
| "ASTRA" Museum of Transylvanian Civilisation | ||||
| "August von Spiess" Hunting Museum | ||||
| "Emil Sigerus" Museum of Saxon Ethnography and Folk Art | ||||
| "Franz Binder" World Ethnography Museum | ||||
| "Mihai Eminescu House" Museum of Icons and Church Objects | ||||
| "Octavian Goga" Memorial Collection | ||||
| "Sigmond Dachler" Museum | ||||
| Altemberger House History Museum | ||||
| Arme și trofee de vânătoare | ||||
| ASTRA National Museum Complex | ||||
| Avrig Museum | ||||
| Boita Village Collection | ||||
| Brukenthal National Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială Emil Cioran | ||||
| Cisnădie Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Colecția Etnografică "Anuța și Aurel Achim" | ||||
| Dinosaurs from the Garden Exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum Exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic Village Museum | ||||
| Galeria de Artă Contemporană | ||||
| History of Pharmacy Exhibition | ||||
| Immersive Museum Sibiu | ||||
| Landeskirchliches Museum | ||||
| Michelsberger Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Muzeul Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București | ||||
| Muzeul Landlerilor | ||||
| Muzeul Turnu Roșu | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Palatul Brukenthal Avrig | ||||
| Palatul Brukenthal Avrig | ||||
| Steam Locomotives Museum | ||||
| Textile Industry History Museum Exhibition | ||||
| Turnu Rosu Village Exhibition | ||||
| Turnul Dulgherilor | ||||
| Village Museum Collection |
Libraries in Şelimbăr
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Bâlea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Hipodrom | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Vasile Aaron | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA-filiala V.Aurie | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul A | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul B | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitară "Lucian Blaga" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Şelimbăr
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habermann Market | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piața Agro-Alimentară Tălmaciu | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Sticla | |||||
| Piata Cibin | |||||
| Piața Rahovei | |||||
| Piața țărănească Rășinari | |||||
| Târgul de Crăciun |
Hotels in Şelimbăr
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Şelimbăr
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Şelimbăr
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Şelimbăr
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Şelimbăr
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Şelimbăr
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Şelimbăr
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Şelimbăr
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Şelimbăr
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Şelimbăr
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Şelimbăr
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Şelimbăr
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Câmpia Turzii Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | TGM | Medium Airport |
| Luncani Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Şelimbăr
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficiul Poștal Șelimbăr |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Şelimbăr
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Evanghelică | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Adormirea Maicii Domnului" | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Adormirea Maicii Domnului Bungard (1897) |
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What is the population of Şelimbăr?
Şelimbăr has a population of 14,861 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Şelimbăr?
Şelimbăr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 25.6 inches of snow.
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