Zalău

City in Sălaj, Romania

Overview

Zalău is a charming city set in the historical region of Transylvania, known for its blend of modernity and tradition. It features lively markets, picturesque hills, and easy access to rich historical sites like the Porolissum Roman ruins.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Sălaj
Population
52,092
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.20°, 23.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,170
Local Cost
$559
Local Income
$620
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-21.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
688 mm
Internet Speed
276 Mbps
Upload
290 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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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 13 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 69/100.