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Valea Crișului, Romania

Bihor County · Romania

Valea Crișului is a small town in Bihor County, Romania with a population of 586. Elevation: 1,453 ft (443 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
586 Population 7/sq mi density
1,453 ft Elevation 443 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 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 Valea Crișului

Valea Crișului

Valea Crișului is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages: Calnic (Kálnok) and Valea Crișului. In 2004, the village of Arcuș split away from Valea Crișului to form an independent commune.

People

Population586
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Population586
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Coordinates46.9510°, 22.6437°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBihor County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall54.4 inches (138 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Valea Crișului

Valea Crișului is a small town in Romania (Bihor County) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet (443 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

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

Income: Valea Crișului vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Crișului experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 54.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area84.4 sq mi (218.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates46.9510°N, 22.6437°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above Romania avg
Snowfall 54.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 137 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 136 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 142 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 121 km
May 22, 2023 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania M4.1 135 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 136 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 148 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 137 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 150 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 149 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary M3.4 149 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 38 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 107 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 25 km
Feb 2, 2006 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary M2.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Valea Crișului has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Valea Crișului

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Transilvania -statia Beiuș 88.0 FM local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Transilvania -statia Zalău 94.6 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Aleșd 95.8 FM local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Valea Crișului

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum
Casa Proverbelor
Colecție Sătească
Huta Slavia Museum
Watermill, Whirlpool and Mill Museum

Farmers Markets in Valea Crișului

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piata Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară
Piata Agroalimentara Alesd
Târgul de la Negreni

Train Stations in Valea Crișului

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Valea Crișului

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Crișului

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Buscat Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Pârtiile Mărișel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valea Crișului

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oradea International AirportOMRLarge Airport
Crasna Deltafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Ineu King's Land AirfieldSmall Airport
Laci Oros AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Crișului

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Biserica
Biserica de lemn din Valea Crișului

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
366 m (1,201 ft)
Founded
1406
Postal Code
417081

🇷🇴 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 Valea Crișului

What is the population of Valea Crișului?

Valea Crișului has a population of 586 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 84.4 square miles.

Is Valea Crișului 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 Valea Crișului?

Valea Crișului has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 54.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valea Crișului?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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