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Vad, Romania

Brașov County · Romania

Vad is a small town in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 593. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 30/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Vad

Vad ist ein Dorf im Kreis Brașov in der Region Siebenbürgen in Rumänien. Es ist Teil der Gemeinde Șercaia (Schirkanyen).

People

Population593
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population593
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates45.7934°, 25.1509°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrașov County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (843 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.2 inches (84 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Vad

Vad is a small town in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Vad is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Vad vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 33.2 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates45.7934°N, 25.1509°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 33.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

405 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 M7.0 118 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 125 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 113 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 88 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 123 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 111 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 90 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 101 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 111 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 118 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 91 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 99 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 114 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 110 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 120 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 110 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 126 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 109 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 91 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Vad has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Vad

8 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
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Vox FM Rádió etnic, local MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Vasile Borcoman' Ethnographic Museum
"Gheorghe Cernea" Ethnographic Museum
"Valer Literat" Museum of Fagaras Land
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
Muzeu
Muzeul Satesc Matei Manea
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Vad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală0.0

Farmers Markets in Vad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Piața Agroalimentară Făgăraș
Piața Agroalimentară Făgăraș

Stadiums & Teams in Vad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vad

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 Vad

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vad

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adventistă de ziua a șaptea
Biserica Intrarea Maicii Domnului în Biserică
Biserica Intrarea Maicii Domnului în Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
462 m (1,516 ft)
Founded
1417
Postal Code
507197

🇷🇴 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 Vad

What is the population of Vad?

Vad has a population of 593 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

Is Vad 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 Vad?

Vad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches, with 33.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vad?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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