Oţelu Roşu
City in Caraș-Severin, Romania
Overview
Oţelu Roşu, a small town in the picturesque Bistra Valley of western Romania, boasts a relaxed atmosphere and close-knit community. Known for its industrial heritage and lush natural surroundings, it offers visitors a chance to experience authentic small-town Romanian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Caraș-Severin
Population
8,497
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.53°, 22.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$865
Local Cost
$485
Local Income
$520
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
825 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
CSB
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.