Bucium

City in Alba, Romania

Overview

Bucium is a charming rural village in Alba county, Romania, set in the Apuseni Mountains. Renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, historic roots, and natural beauty, it's a perfect escape for those seeking peace and outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Alba
Population
601
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.26°, 23.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$710
Local Cost
$435
Local Income
$520
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.