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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.