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Vama, Romania

Suceava · Romania

Vama is a small city in Suceava, Romania with a population of 5,995. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,995 Population 93/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.7 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 Vama

Vama

Vama is a commune located in Suceava County, Bukovina, northeastern Romania. It is composed of four villages: namely Molid, Prisaca Dornei, Strâmtura, and Vama. The locality was a town until 1950 when it lost its urban status.

People

Population5,995
Density93/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population5,995
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates47.5667°, 25.6833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSuceava
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Vama

Vama is a small city in Romania (Suceava) with a population of 5,995. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Vama is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 180 business establishments.

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)180

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Romania avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area64.2 sq mi (166.3 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates47.5667°N, 25.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2011.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 23 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 76 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 39 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 97 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Vama has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Vama

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bucovina manele și petrecere MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Ioan Gramada" Bukovinean Ethnographic Collection
Egg Museum
House - Museum
Moldovița Monastery Museum Collection
Muzeul Lingurilor
Painted Eggs Museum Lucia Condrea
Romanian Traditional House
School Museum
Sucevita Monastery Museum Collection
Wooden Art Museum

Farmers Markets in Vama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară

Cafes in Vama

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bcaffe

Train Stations in Vama

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vama

Stadiums & Teams in Vama

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Ski Resorts Near Vama

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Vama

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International AirportSCVLarge Airport
Chernivtsi International AirportCWCMedium Airport
Aerodrom Fratauti-Small Airport
Dărmănești-Small Airport
Floreni Airfield-Small Airport
Remetea Airifeld-Small Airport
Smodna Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vama

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae
Biserica Vama

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
575 m (1,887 ft)
Founded
1454
Postal Code
727260

🇷🇴 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 Vama

What is the population of Vama?

Vama has a population of 5,995 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles.

Is Vama 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 Vama?

Vama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vama?

There are 180 business establishments in the area.

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