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Șinca Nouă, Romania

Brașov County · Romania

Șinca Nouă is a small town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 1,466. Elevation: 1,768 ft (539 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

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C+ Fair
1,466 Population 181/sq mi density
1,768 ft Elevation 539 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Șinca Nouă

Șinca Nouă

Șinca Nouă is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Paltin and Șinca Nouă, and also administers a hamlet, Strâmba.

People

Population1,466
Density181/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Population1,466
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Coordinates45.6946°, 25.2435°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrașov County
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Șinca Nouă

Șinca Nouă is a small town in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 1,466. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet (539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Șinca Nouă is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Șinca Nouă vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Șinca Nouă has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below Romania avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates45.6946°N, 25.2435°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 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 M7.0 112 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 119 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 106 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 78 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 116 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 104 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 81 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 93 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 104 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 110 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 83 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 91 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 106 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 103 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 113 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 101 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 118 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 101 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 80 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Șinca Nouă has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Șinca Nouă

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala gimnazială Șinca Nouă
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Radio Stations near Șinca Nouă

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Radio Brașov MP3 192 kbps
Radio Coresi various 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

Museums in Șinca Nouă

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
Medieval Custom Museum
Muzeu
Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului"
Muzeul Național Bran
Muzeul Tradițiilor Codlene
Nicolae Fruntes Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum of the Bran Area

Libraries in Șinca Nouă

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librăria DIDI0.0

Farmers Markets in Șinca Nouă

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piața Codlea
Târg

Monuments in Șinca Nouă

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor Șinca Nouă

Veterinaries in Șinca Nouă

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet veterinar

Ski Resorts Near Șinca Nouă

3 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

Airports Near Șinca Nouă

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânsimion AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Șinca Nouă

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de sănătate Bran

Churches & Religious Organizations in Șinca Nouă

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica din lemn de la Șinca Nouă
Biserica Mănăstirii Șinca Nouă
Biserica Paltin
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae
Mănăstirea Șinca Nouă

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
537 m (1,762 ft)
Founded
1291
Postal Code
507210

🇷🇴 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 Șinca Nouă

What is the population of Șinca Nouă?

Șinca Nouă has a population of 1,466 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Șinca Nouă 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 Șinca Nouă?

Șinca Nouă has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Șinca Nouă?

There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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