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Șimon, Romania
Brașov County · Romania
Șimon is a small town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 2,795 ft (852 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Șimon
The Șimon is a right tributary of the river Turcu in Romania. Its source is in the Bucegi Mountains. It flows into the Turcu in Bran. Its length is 15 km (9.3 mi) and its basin size is 38 km2 (15 sq mi).
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,312 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,795 ft (852 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4848°, 25.3566° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Brașov County |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.7 inches (754 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.2 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $12,528 |
About Șimon
Șimon is a small town in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 2,795 feet (852 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Șimon vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $12,528 |
| 83% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,795 ft (852 m) |
| Area | 76.3 sq mi (197.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4848°N, 25.3566°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Șimon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 19°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Șimon
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Primară Bran | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Generală Șimon | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Șimon
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 | |
| OZONE.fm | adult contemporary, campina | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Brașov | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Europa FM-AAC | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio România Brașov | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Coresi | various | MP3 320 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 | |
| Sinaia Radio Forever | dance, etno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Transilvania | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Muscel FM 94.1 | dance, dance pop | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Sepsi Rádió | local radio, top hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Natura | alternative, classic rock | MP3 | |
| Erdélyi Magyar Rádió | amateur radio, classic hits | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Șimon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bucegi Natural Park" Museum | ||||
| "Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "George Enescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "George Topârceanu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Muresianu's House" Museum | ||||
| "Muresianu's House" Museum | ||||
| "Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House | ||||
| "The First Romanian School" Museum | ||||
| "The First Romanian School" Museum | ||||
| Brasov Art Museum | ||||
| Brasov Art Museum | ||||
| Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia) | ||||
| Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi | ||||
| Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului | ||||
| County History Museum | ||||
| County History Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection | ||||
| Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection | ||||
| Galeria Metaxa Brașov | ||||
| Galeria Metaxa Brașov | ||||
| Ialomicioara Cave | ||||
| Mateias Mausoleum | ||||
| Medieval Custom Museum | ||||
| Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation | ||||
| Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation | ||||
| Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului" | ||||
| Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism | ||||
| Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism | ||||
| Muzeul Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Național Bran | ||||
| Muzeul Rezervației Bucegi Sinaia | ||||
| Muzeul Tradițiilor Codlene | ||||
| Nicolae Fruntes Museum | ||||
| Peleș National Museum | ||||
| Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Sinaia railway model exhibition | ||||
| Village Museum of the Bran Area | ||||
| VR Tours Brasov | ||||
| VR Tours Brasov |
Libraries in Șimon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuga Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană Filiala 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană Filiala 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universității “Transilvania” | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universității “Transilvania” | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrul Multicultural "George Barițiu" | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria DIDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria Prichindel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Șimon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentara | |||||
| Alimentara | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Stupini | |||||
| Piața Cartier Izvor | |||||
| Piața centrală Sinaia | |||||
| Piața Codlea | |||||
| Piață engros | |||||
| Piața Star | |||||
| Piața Tractorul | |||||
| Târg |
Restaurants in Șimon
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Șimon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stadionul Tineretului | ||
| Teren Sport Liceu Șaguna |
Ski Resorts Near Șimon
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinaia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azuga | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Poiana Brașov | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Șimon
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | Large Airport |
| Bănești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Teo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ciolpani Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Florin Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Geamăna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ghimbav Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Şirna Tăriceni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Topoloveni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Șimon
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Affidea | ||
| Cabinet ORL | ||
| Centrul de sănătate Bran | ||
| Gral Medical | ||
| Julia Podology clinic | ||
| ORTOKINETIC | ||
| Sânte clinic | ||
| Serviciul Județean de Medicină Legală |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Șimon
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Ortodoxă Bran (1906) | |
| Biserica Sf. Cuvioasa Parascheva | |
| Biserica Șimon (1929) | |
| Capela Catolică Bran (1932) | |
| Mănăstirea Bran |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Șimon
What is the population of Șimon?
Șimon has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 76.3 square miles.
Is Șimon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Șimon?
Șimon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Șimon?
There are 39 business establishments in the area.