Orăştioara de Sus
City in Hunedoara, Romania
Overview
Orăştioara de Sus is a picturesque rural area in Hunedoara, Romania, best known as the gateway to Dacian fortresses like Sarmizegetusa Regia. With a small population and rich history, it offers visitors a blend of traditional rural life, stunning natural scenery, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Hunedoara
Population
1,910
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.73°, 23.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$802
Local Cost
$448
Local Income
$550
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
810 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.