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Târgu Lăpuş, Romania

Maramureş · Romania

Târgu Lăpuş is a small city in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 5,471. Elevation: 1,093 ft (333 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,471 Population 112/sq mi density
1,093 ft Elevation 333 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Târgu Lăpuş

Târgu Lăpuş

Târgu Lăpuș is a town in Maramureș County, northern Transylvania, Romania. It administers thirteen villages: Boiereni (Boérfalva), Borcut (Borkút), Cufoaia (Kohópatak), Dămăcușeni (Domokos), Dobricu Lăpușului (Láposdebrek), Dumbrava (Kisdebrecen), Fântânele, Groape (Groppa), Inău (Ünőmező), Răzoare (Macskamező), Rogoz (Rogoz), Rohia (Rohi), and Stoiceni (Sztojkafalva).

People

Population5,471
Density112/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Population5,471
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Coordinates47.4526°, 23.8654°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMaramureş
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall59.3 inches (151 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Târgu Lăpuş

Târgu Lăpuş is a small city in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 5,471. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet (333 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Târgu Lăpuş is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 164 business establishments.

Income: Târgu Lăpuş vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)164

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Târgu Lăpuş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area48.8 sq mi (126.4 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates47.4526°N, 23.8654°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Romania avg
Snowfall 59.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 134 km
Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 147 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 112 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 100 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 73 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 99 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 105 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 17 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Târgu Lăpuş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Târgu Lăpuş

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grup Scolar
Liceul Petru Rareș
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Radio Stations near Târgu Lăpuş

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romania Sighet etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Beclean 91.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sighet FM talk MP3 128 kbps
Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Târgu Lăpuş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Museum and Monumental Group
Muzeul Rapsodului Popular Grigore Leșe
Rogoz Ethnographic Museum
Rohia Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Târgu Lăpuş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Orășenească Baia Sprie0.0

Farmers Markets in Târgu Lăpuş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Florex
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Baia Sprie
Roxana

Hotels in Târgu Lăpuş

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lăpuș

Restaurants in Târgu Lăpuş

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BonJour Bistro
Hexalit
Pizza Family

Theatres in Târgu Lăpuş

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultură "Vasile Latiș"

Monuments in Târgu Lăpuş

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Theme Parks in Târgu Lăpuş

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strumfii

Gas Stations in Târgu Lăpuş

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrom

Ski Resorts Near Târgu Lăpuş

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 $0
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 $0
Șuior 0.0 $0

Airports Near Târgu Lăpuş

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia MareSmall Airport
Bistrița AirfieldSmall Airport
Copalnic-Manastur AirfieldSmall Airport
Dezmir AirfieldSmall Airport
Mujdeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Rona de Sus AirfieldSmall Airport
Săcălășeni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Târgu Lăpuş

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Catolică
Biserica de lemn din Rohia
Biserica Greco-Catolică
Biserica Mânăstirii Rohia
Biserica Ortodoxă "Înălțarea Domnului"
Biserica Ortodoxă nr 1 Rohia
Biserica Reformată
Casa de adunare "Oastea Domnului"
Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel
Mănăstirea Rohia

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
247.4 km² (95.5 mi²)
Founded
1291
Postal Code
435600
Mayor
Andrei-Vlad Herman
Website
primariatargulapus.ro/
Twinned With
Dolyna

🇷🇴 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 Târgu Lăpuş

What is the population of Târgu Lăpuş?

Târgu Lăpuş has a population of 5,471 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 48.8 square miles.

Is Târgu Lăpuş expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Târgu Lăpuş?

Târgu Lăpuş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 59.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Târgu Lăpuş?

There are 164 business establishments in the area.

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