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 · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-06.

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.