Ighiu

City in Alba, Romania

Overview

Ighiu is a charming commune set in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It's known for its picturesque villages, rolling vineyards, and well-preserved fortified churches, making it a tranquil retreat off-the-beaten-path.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Alba
Population
6,543
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.15°, 23.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$840
Local Cost
$482
Local Income
$550
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-26.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
679 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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 2026-03-22.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.