Prundu Bârgăului
City in Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania
Overview
Prundu Bârgăului is a charming commune set in the Bârgău Valley, northeast of Bistrița. Known for its picturesque landscapes, traditional Transylvanian culture, and friendly locals, it offers an authentic Romanian experience away from urban crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Bistrița-Năsăud
Population
5,924
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.22°, 24.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$802
Local Cost
$488
Local Income
$700
Cashless
40
English
27
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-28.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
761 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
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: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.