Lupeni
City in Harghita, Romania
Overview
Lupeni is a small town in Harghita county, Romania, set amid hills and forests in a quiet, scenic valley. The city offers rural charm, friendly locals, and access to nature, making it an ideal base for exploring the Székely region's traditions and landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Harghita
Population
18,699
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.38°, 25.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$775
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$575
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
655 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.