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Sinaia, Romania
Prahova · Romania
Sinaia is a small city in Prahova, Romania with a population of 11,918. Elevation: 2,667 ft (813 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Sinaia
Sinaia is a town and a mountain resort in Prahova County, Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia. The town was named after the Sinaia Monastery of 1695, around which it was built. The monastery, in turn, is named after the Biblical Mount Sinai. King Carol I of Romania also built his summer residence, Peleș Castle, in Sinaia in the late nineteenth century.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 11,918 |
| Population Density | 370 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3500°, 25.5500° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Prahova |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.4 inches (695 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.8 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,336 |
About Sinaia
Sinaia is a small city in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 11,918. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Sinaia vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,336 |
| 80% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 358 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sinaia
Sinaia has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 32.3 sq mi (83.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3500°N, 25.5500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Sinaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Sinaia
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala generala cu clasele I-VIII Principesa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială George Enescu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sinaia
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Zu | top 40 | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Stil România -Radio Stil Manele | manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OZONE.fm | adult contemporary, campina | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Brașov | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stil România -Radio Stil Dance | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic România | contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Coresi | various | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Stil România -Radio Stil Popular | petrecere, populară | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Târgoviște Radio | dance, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele | manele | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere | etno, petrecere | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Super Fm Manele Prahova | manele | MP3 128 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 |
Museums in Sinaia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" Museum | ||||
| "Bucegi Natural Park" Museum | ||||
| "Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "George Enescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Princely House" Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu” | ||||
| Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia) | ||||
| Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Hunting Museum of the Carpathian Mountains | ||||
| Ialomicioara Cave | ||||
| Maps Museum | ||||
| Medieval Custom Museum | ||||
| Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului" | ||||
| Muzeu Parohial | ||||
| Muzeul Casa Domenască Brebu | ||||
| Muzeul Memorial "Nicolae Grigorescu" | ||||
| Muzeul Național Bran | ||||
| Muzeul Rezervației Bucegi Sinaia | ||||
| Peleș National Museum | ||||
| Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Sinaia railway model exhibition | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum of the Bran Area |
Libraries in Sinaia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuga Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală Câmpina | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria DIDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria Prichindel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sinaia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festivalul Cașcavelei Valea Doftanei | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni | |||||
| Piața Cartier Izvor | |||||
| Piața Centrală Câmpina | |||||
| Piața centrală Sinaia | |||||
| Târg | |||||
| Trianon |
Hotels in Sinaia
53 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sinaia
58 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sinaia
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sinaia
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sinaia
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Sinaia
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sinaia
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sinaia
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sinaia
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sinaia
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sinaia
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sinaia
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sinaia
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sinaia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sinaia
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 Sinaia
16 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 |
| Gagu Zenair Airfield | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Sinaia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficiul poștal Sinaia |
Treatment Centers in Sinaia
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrul de sănătate Bran |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinaia
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica nouă - Sfânta Treime | |
| Biserica ortodoxă Izvor | |
| Biserica ortodoxă Sfântul Ilie | |
| Biserica veche - Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Mănăstirea Cota 1000 | |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Church | |
| Schitul Sfânta Ana | |
| Troiţa „Badea Cârţan” |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sinaia
What is the population of Sinaia?
Sinaia has a population of 11,918 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 370 people per square mile, spread across 32.3 square miles.
Is Sinaia expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sinaia?
Sinaia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sinaia?
There are 358 business establishments in the area.