Codlea is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies west of Brașov at the foot of the Perșani Mountains and is situated near Ghimbav to the east and Făgăraș to the west.
Location Map of Codlea, Romania
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Where is Codlea Located?
Codlea is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies west of Brașov at the foot of the Perșani Mountains and is situated near Ghimbav to the east and Făgăraș to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 132.6 sq km (51.2 sq mi) and had a population of 24,294 according to the 2021 census.
Codlea is known for its natural surroundings and local heritage, Codlea Fortress Church, Magura Codlei Hill, Codlea Forest, Evangelical Church, City Park, and nearby Făgăraș Mountains.
Codlea, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Codlea |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1265 |
| Population | Approx. 24,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 127.36 sq km (49.17 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 190 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.7000° N, 25.4500° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 505100–505199 |
| Area Code | +40 268 |
| Major Waterways | Ghimbășel River |
| Transportation | Connected by road and rail; near Brașov |
| Famous For | Historic Saxon heritage and surrounding natural landscapes |
| Top Attractions | Codlea Fortress, Magura Codlei, Evangelical Church, local parks |
| Official Website | https://www.primariacodlea.ro |
Distance from Codlea to Major Cities in Romania
- Codlea to Brașov – 15 km (9 miles)
- Codlea to Bucharest – 170 km (106 miles)
- Codlea to Ploiești – 120 km (75 miles)
- Codlea to Sibiu – 135 km (84 miles)
- Codlea to Cluj-Napoca – 275 km (171 miles)
- Codlea to Târgu Mureș – 180 km (112 miles)
- Codlea to Alba Iulia – 230 km (143 miles)
- Codlea to Deva – 300 km (186 miles)
- Codlea to Timișoara – 410 km (255 miles)
- Codlea to Arad – 420 km (261 miles)
- Codlea to Oradea – 390 km (242 miles)
- Codlea to Baia Mare – 420 km (261 miles)
- Codlea to Satu Mare – 450 km (280 miles)
- Codlea to Constanța – 385 km (239 miles)
- Codlea to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Codlea to Brăila – 285 km (177 miles)
- Codlea to Iași – 320 km (199 miles)
- Codlea to Bacău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Codlea to Suceava – 370 km (230 miles)
- Codlea to Craiova – 260 km (162 miles)
- Codlea to Pitești – 160 km (99 miles)
- Codlea to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 170 km (106 miles)
