Gherla

City in Cluj, Romania

Overview

Gherla is a small city in Cluj county, blending a rich multi-ethnic history with a peaceful, authentic Romanian atmosphere. Its well-preserved Baroque center, leafy streets, and proximity to nature make it a pleasant off-the-beaten-track stop.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Cluj
Population
19,873
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.03°, 23.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
44
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$893
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$675
Cashless
60
English
48
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-26.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
679 mm
Internet Speed
271 Mbps
Upload
115 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CLJ
Distance
33 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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.