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Vlăhiţa, Romania

Harghita County · Romania

Vlăhiţa is a small city in Harghita County, Romania with a population of 6,922. Elevation: 2,713 ft (827 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,922 Population 129/sq mi density
2,713 ft Elevation 827 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Vlăhiţa

Vlăhiţa

Vlăhița is a town in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.

People

Population6,922
Density129/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Population6,922
Population Density129 / sq mi
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Coordinates46.3450°, 25.5270°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHarghita County
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Vlăhiţa

Vlăhiţa is a small city in Romania (Harghita County) with a population of 6,922. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet (827 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Vlăhiţa is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 208 business establishments.

Income: Vlăhiţa vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)208

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vlăhiţa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below Romania avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Area53.9 sq mi (139.5 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates46.3450°N, 25.5270°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 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 M7.0 104 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 113 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 108 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 110 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 114 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 108 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 102 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 101 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 104 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 100 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 105 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 113 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 115 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 106 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 114 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 116 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 111 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 124 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 103 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Vlăhiţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 20°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Vlăhiţa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mártonffi János Általános Iskola Nárcisz Elemi Iskola
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Radio Stations near Vlăhiţa

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zu top 40 AAC+ 96 kbps
Magic Fm 70s, 80s AAC 80 kbps
Europa FM music, news AAC 64 kbps
Szépvíz FM local news, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Europa FM-AAC AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio România Actualități music, news AAC+ 96 kbps
Sláger Rádió -Slager FM Sepsiszentgyörgy/Sfântu Gheorghe 105.9 FM etnic, local news MP3 320 kbps
Szépvíz FM Rádió -Frumoasa 101.7 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Sovata 89.2 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Rádió GaGa Udvarhelyszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Star Rádió -Székelyudvarhely/Odorheiu Secuiesc 100.8 FM etnic, local news AAC 48 kbps
Régió Rádió news, online radio MP3 192 kbps
Star rádió local news, local radio AAC 48 kbps
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vlăhiţa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Benedek Elek" Memorial House
Casa Muzeală
Museum Collection
Museum Collection
Muzeul Ciobănesc din Izvoare
Muzeul de Fotografie Kováts
Muzeul Haáz Rezső
Muzeul școlar Minele Lueta
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Vlăhiţa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library of Odorheiu-Secuiesc0.0

Farmers Markets in Vlăhiţa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piac

Hotels in Vlăhiţa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hunnia-Huntanya Étterem és Szálláshely
Hunnia-Huntanya Étterem és Szálláshely

Restaurants in Vlăhiţa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria la Lory

Monuments in Vlăhiţa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Áron Márton

Ski Resorts Near Vlăhiţa

10 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
Ski Varság 0.0 $0
pistă ski 0.0 $0
Bogdan 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Veresvirág 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Havas Bucsin 0.0 $0
Bujdosó 0.0 $0
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vlăhiţa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânsimion AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vlăhiţa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Preasfânta Inimă a lui Isus
Jehova Tanúinak Királyságterme
Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
98.5 km² (38.0 mi²)
Founded
1301
Postal Code
535500
Mayor
Csaba Lőrincz
Website
primariavlahita.ro/
Twinned With
Cegléd

🇷🇴 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 Vlăhiţa

What is the population of Vlăhiţa?

Vlăhiţa has a population of 6,922 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 53.9 square miles.

Is Vlăhiţa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vlăhiţa?

Vlăhiţa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vlăhiţa?

There are 208 business establishments in the area.

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