Cârţişoara
City in Sibiu, Romania
Overview
Cârţişoara is a picturesque village set at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains in central Romania. Known for its proximity to the scenic Transfăgărășan Highway and historic landmarks, it offers an authentic taste of Romanian rural life and access to stunning natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Sibiu
Population
1,260
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.72°, 24.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost
$772
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$520
Cashless
35
English
28
Temperature
6.9°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-25.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
800 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBZ
Distance
39 km
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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 54/100.