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Straja, Romania

Suceava · Romania

Straja is a small city in Suceava, Romania with a population of 5,304. Elevation: 1,680 ft (512 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,304 Population 234/sq mi density
1,680 ft Elevation 512 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Straja

Straja resort is an Eastern European ski and snowboarding resort, situated at an elevation of 1,440 m (4,720 ft) in the Vâlcan Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, in the Jiu Valley region of Hunedoara County, Romania. The resort is a relatively new one, being declared a resort in 2002.

People

Population5,304
Density234/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Population5,304
Population Density234 / sq mi
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Coordinates47.9167°, 25.5500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSuceava
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Straja

Straja is a small city in Romania (Suceava) with a population of 5,304. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet (512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Straja is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: Straja vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Straja

Straja has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 847 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 31.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 107.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 149.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 140.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 43.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 34.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.3
Straja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Romania avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates47.9167°N, 25.5500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2015.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 63 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 88 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 142 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 55 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 95 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Straja has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Straja

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blues & Rock Radio (UA) blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Радіо С4 (UA) 320 kbit/s, https MP3 320 kbps
TVA FM (Чернівці) (UA) information, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bucovina manele și petrecere MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Straja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Bucowina" Museum
"George Muntean" House Museum
Painted Eggs Museum Lucia Condrea
Putna Monastery Museum Collection
Sucevita Monastery Museum Collection
Етнографічний музей

Libraries in Straja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Давидівська бібліотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Straja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Vicovu de Sus
Критий ринок

Stadiums & Teams in Straja

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Straja

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rarău Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Горбова 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Straja

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chernivtsi International AirportCWCMedium Airport
Aerodrom Fratauti-Small Airport
Dărmănești-Small Airport
Floreni Airfield-Small Airport
Smodna Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Straja

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserica ortodoxă Straja
Mănăstirea Sf Daniil Sihastrul

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
557 m (1,828 ft)
Founded
1470
Postal Code
727455
Twinned With
Montmorillon

🇷🇴 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 Straja

What is the population of Straja?

Straja has a population of 5,304 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.

Is Straja 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 Straja?

Straja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Straja?

There are 159 business establishments in the area.

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