Zlatna

City in Alba, Romania

Overview

Zlatna is a charming small town in the Alba region, set among the Apuseni Mountains of Transylvania. Its rich history as a former mining center is reflected in its architecture and museum. The town offers a peaceful rural experience with friendly locals and scenic landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Alba
Population
6,652
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.11°, 23.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost · estimate
$695
Local Cost
$402
Local Income
$575
Cashless
42
English
35
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
689 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.