Vulcan
City in Hunedoara, Romania
Overview
Vulcan is a small city in Hunedoara county, set within the Jiu Valley and surrounded by scenic hills. Traditionally a mining community, it offers a glimpse of local Romanian life, simple pleasures, and easy access to hiking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Hunedoara
Population
4,823
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.38°, 23.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$880
Local Cost
$495
Local Income
$600
Cashless
40
English
22
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 66/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.