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Târgu Ocna, Romania

Bacău County · Romania

Târgu Ocna is a small city in Bacău County, Romania with a population of 13,127. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,127 Population 538/sq mi density
856 ft Elevation 261 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Târgu Ocna

Târgu Ocna

Târgu Ocna is a town in Bacău County, Romania.
It administers two villages, Poieni and Vâlcele.

People

Population13,127
Density538/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Population13,127
Population Density538 / sq mi
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Coordinates46.2790°, 26.6130°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBacău County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Târgu Ocna

Târgu Ocna is a small city in Romania (Bacău County) with a population of 13,127. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Târgu Ocna is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 394 business establishments.

Income: Târgu Ocna vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)394

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Târgu Ocna

Târgu Ocna has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.3°C / 30°F -12.2° / 10.4° 31.4
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -9.5° / 15.1° 23.1
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -5.9° / 21.2° 30.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.7° / 23.2° 54.4
May 14.5°C / 58°F 2.6° / 26.6° 68.8
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 9.1° / 31.9° 96.9
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 10.8° / 35.5° 60.8
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 12.4° / 35.2° 56.0
Sep 16.9°C / 62°F 5.6° / 30.1° 58.1
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F -0.5° / 26.3° 32.0
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F -4.6° / 20.3° 38.8
Dec 0.4°C / 33°F -6.9° / 12.2° 47.3
Târgu Ocna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²)
Population Density538/sq mi
Coordinates46.2790°N, 26.6130°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 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 49 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 53 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 61 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 97 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 64 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 60 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 78 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 68 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 68 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 70 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 60 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 68 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 84 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 63 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 62 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 72 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 79 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 73 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 79 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Târgu Ocna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Târgu Ocna

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Siculus Rádió hits, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Profi Rádió local radio, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Háromszék local news, talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Târgu Ocna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dimitrie N. Ghika Comanesti" Ethnography and Contemporary Art Museum
"Gheorghe Grigore Caitar" Ethnographic Collection
"Magura" Museum
"Rosetti Tescanu - George Enescu" Memorial House
City History Museum
Ethnographic Museum
George Calinescu Exhibition
Helegiu Museum
History Museum
Religious Art and Culture Museum

Libraries in Târgu Ocna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotecă Comănești0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Radu Rosetti0.0

Farmers Markets in Târgu Ocna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D.R. - PIAȚA AGROALIMENTARĂ
Market Denisa
Mocanasu
Piață Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Onești
Piața Asău
Piața Franciselor
Piața Găzărie
Piața Ilie Verdeț
Piața Moinești

Hotels in Târgu Ocna

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Măgura
Satul de vacanță Creangă

Restaurants in Târgu Ocna

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biri
Casa Avery
Casa Creangă
Flamingo
La Michele
Măgura
Restaurant Rustic

Monuments in Târgu Ocna

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Train Stations in Târgu Ocna

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saline HC
Târgu Ocna

Bus Stations in Târgu Ocna

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gara Auto

Gas Stations in Târgu Ocna

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Rompetrol
Stație Peco

Banks in Târgu Ocna

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
BRD
Raiffeisen Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Târgu Ocna

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Târgu Ocna

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 — — $0 — — —
SkiGyimes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
pistă ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Târgu Ocna

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Aerodromul Girov—Small Airport
Dumbrava Roșie Airfield—Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip—Small Airport
Mărgineni Airfield—Small Airport
Onesti Airifeld—Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield—Small Airport
Sarata Airfield—Small Airport
Viișoara Airfield—Small Airport
Zanesti Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Târgu Ocna

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica "Buna Vestire" - Răducanu
Biserica "Schimbarea la Față a lui Isus"
Biserica "Sfânta Treime"
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” - Precista
Biserica „Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul”
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae”
Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi”
Biserica Armenească „Sfânta Născătoare”
Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva”
Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Gheorghe”
Sf Varvara

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
263 m (863 ft)
Area
48.9 km² (18.9 mi²)
Founded
1410
Postal Code
605600
Mayor
Cristian-Aurelian Ciubotaru
Website
orasul-targuocna.ro/
Twinned With
Ceadîr-Lunga, Edineț

🇷🇴 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 Ocna

What is the population of Târgu Ocna?

Târgu Ocna has a population of 13,127 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles.

Is Târgu Ocna 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 Ocna?

Târgu Ocna has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Târgu Ocna?

There are 394 business establishments in the area.

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