Alba Iulia is a city in Romania, located in Alba County in the central part of the country. It lies about 75 km (47 miles) west of Sibiu, with Cluj-Napoca to the north and Deva to the southwest.
Location Map of Alba Iulia, Romania
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Where is Alba Iulia Located?
Alba Iulia is a city in Romania, located in Alba County in the central part of the country. It lies about 75 km (47 miles) west of Sibiu, with Cluj-Napoca to the north and Deva to the southwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 103.65 sq km (40.02 sq mi) and has a population of around 63,000 people based on recent estimates.
Alba Iulia is known for its historic citadel and role in Romanian history, with key attractions including Alba Carolina Citadel, Union Hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, National Museum of Union, Batthyaneum Library, and the fortress area.
Alba Iulia, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Alba Iulia |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba County |
| Region | Transylvania |
| Established | Ancient origins (Roman Apulum) |
| Population | ~63,000 |
| Total Area | 103.65 sq km (40.02 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~610 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.0667° N, 23.5833° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 510000–510299 |
| Area Code | +40 258 |
| Major Waterways | MureÈ™ River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Alba Iulia railway station links to major Romanian cities |
| Famous For | Union of Romania (1918), Alba Carolina Citadel, historic significance |
| Top Attractions | Alba Carolina Citadel, Coronation Cathedral, National Museum of Unification, Union Hall |
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Distance from Alba Iulia to Major Cities in Romania
- Alba Iulia to Aiud – 30 km (19 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca – 100 km (62 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Târgu Mureș – 120 km (75 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Sibiu – 75 km (47 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Brașov – 160 km (99 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Oradea – 180 km (112 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Arad – 220 km (137 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Timișoara – 260 km (162 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Deva – 80 km (50 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Hunedoara – 90 km (56 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Zalău – 160 km (99 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Satu Mare – 220 km (137 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Baia Mare – 240 km (149 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Bistrița – 160 km (99 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Suceava – 300 km (186 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Iași – 360 km (224 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Piatra Neamț – 320 km (199 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Bacău – 340 km (211 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Bucharest – 330 km (205 miles)
- Alba Iulia to Craiova – 260 km (162 miles)
