Aiud is a city in Romania, located in Alba County in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Alba Iulia, with Turda to the north and Cluj-Napoca to the northwest.
Location Map of Aiud, Romania
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Where is Aiud Located?
Aiud is a city in Romania, located in Alba County in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Alba Iulia, with Turda to the north and Cluj-Napoca to the northwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 142.17 sq km (54.89 sq mi) and has a population of around 22,000 people based on recent estimates.
Aiud is known for its historic fortress and cultural heritage, with key attractions including Aiud Citadel, Bethlen Castle, Aiud Museum of History, Student Culture House, and the old town area.
Aiud, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Aiud |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba County |
| Region | Transylvania |
| Established | First mentioned in 1293 |
| Population | ~22,000 |
| Total Area | 142.16 sq km (54.89 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~155 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.3100° N, 23.7200° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 515200 |
| Area Code | +40 258 |
| Major Waterways | MureÈ™ River, Aiud River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Aiud railway station links to major Transylvanian cities |
| Famous For | Historic fortress, vineyards, cultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Aiud Citadel, Reformed Church, Student Memorial, nearby Trascău Mountains |
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Distance from Aiud to Major Cities in Romania
- Aiud to Alba Iulia – 30 km (19 miles)
- Aiud to Cluj-Napoca – 75 km (47 miles)
- Aiud to Târgu Mureș – 95 km (59 miles)
- Aiud to Sibiu – 85 km (53 miles)
- Aiud to Brașov – 170 km (106 miles)
- Aiud to Oradea – 150 km (93 miles)
- Aiud to Arad – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aiud to Timișoara – 250 km (155 miles)
- Aiud to Deva – 110 km (68 miles)
- Aiud to Hunedoara – 120 km (75 miles)
- Aiud to Zalău – 140 km (87 miles)
- Aiud to Satu Mare – 180 km (112 miles)
- Aiud to Baia Mare – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aiud to Bistrița – 120 km (75 miles)
- Aiud to Suceava – 260 km (162 miles)
- Aiud to Iași – 320 km (199 miles)
- Aiud to Piatra Neamț – 280 km (174 miles)
- Aiud to Bacău – 300 km (186 miles)
- Aiud to Bucharest – 350 km (217 miles)
- Aiud to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
