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Bistrița
City in Vâlcea, Romania
Overview
Bistrița is a charming city in northern Romania known for its well-preserved medieval old town, colorful buildings, and scenic setting near the Carpathian foothills. The city offers a relaxed pace, rich Transylvanian culture, and access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Vâlcea
Population
78,877
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.19°, 24.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,090
Local Cost
$578
Local Income
$750
Cashless
55
English
40
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-23.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
749 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
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 1 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.
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.
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