Cluj-Napoca is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the Someșul Mic River valley and is situated northwest of Alba Iulia, west of Bistrița, and north of Turda.
Location Map of Cluj Napoca, Romania
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Where is Cluj-Napoca Located?
Cluj-Napoca is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the Someșul Mic River valley and is situated northwest of Alba Iulia, west of Bistrița, and north of Turda.
The city covers an area of approximately 179.5 sq km (69.3 sq mi) and had a population of 286,598 according to the 2021 census.
Cluj-Napoca is known for its academic and cultural importance, Union Square, St. Michael’s Church, Central Park, Botanical Garden, Cluj Arena, and National Museum of Transylvanian History.
Cluj Napoca, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Cluj-Napoca |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Cluj County |
| Region | Transylvania (Northwestern Romania) |
| Established | Ancient origins; known as Napoca in Roman times |
| Population | Approx. 325,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 179.52 sq km (69.31 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,810 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.7712° N, 23.6236° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 400xxx |
| Area Code | +40 264 |
| Major Waterways | Someșul Mic River |
| Transportation | Major rail, road, and air hub; Cluj International Airport |
| Famous For | University city, IT industry, and vibrant cultural life |
| Top Attractions | St. Michael’s Church, Union Square, Botanical Garden, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primariaclujnapoca.ro |
Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Major Cities in Romania
- Cluj-Napoca to Turda – 30 km (19 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia – 100 km (62 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Mureș – 115 km (71 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu – 170 km (106 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Oradea – 150 km (93 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare – 160 km (99 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Satu Mare – 190 km (118 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Zalău – 90 km (56 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Timișoara – 330 km (205 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Deva – 160 km (99 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Brașov – 270 km (168 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest – 450 km (280 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Ploiești – 400 km (249 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Constanța – 600 km (373 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Iași – 380 km (236 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Bacău – 300 km (186 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Suceava – 330 km (205 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Craiova – 350 km (217 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Pitești – 330 km (205 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 260 km (162 miles)
- Cluj-Napoca to Galați – 520 km (323 miles)
