Rupea
City in Brașov, Romania
Overview
Rupea is a quaint town in Brașov County, renowned for its medieval fortress perched on a dramatic hill. The city offers a blend of rural charm, historic architecture, and friendly locals, making it an appealing stop on northern Transylvania routes. While small, its relaxed pace and scenic landscapes attract history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Brașov
Population
4,907
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.03°, 25.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$790
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$600
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
713 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
GHV
Distance
43 km
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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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.