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Buftea

City in Ilfov, Romania

Overview

Buftea is a small city northwest of Bucharest known for its film studios, tranquil lakes, and green spaces. It's a popular weekend getaway spot for locals seeking outdoor activities and a quiet ambiance. The town also offers a peek into Romania's creative industry and traditional culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Ilfov
Population
20,577
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.56°, 25.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,030
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$750
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-24.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
615 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OTP
Distance
12 km

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Piaţa Mihai Eminescu

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 58/100.

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