Vişeu de Jos
City in Maramureș, Romania
Overview
Vişeu de Jos is a charming Maramureș commune surrounded by rolling hills and a blend of rustic countryside and traditional Romanian culture. It is best known as the gateway to the scenic Mocănița steam train and for its authentic wooden churches and hospitable locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Maramureș
Population
5,212
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.73°, 24.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$790
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$600
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
861 mm
Internet Speed
139 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.