Dej is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies at the confluence of the Someșul Mare and Someșul Mic rivers and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Bistrița, and south of Baia Mare.
Location Map of Dej, Romania
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Where is Dej Located?
Dej is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies at the confluence of the Someșul Mare and Someșul Mic rivers and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Bistrița, and south of Baia Mare.
The city covers an area of approximately 67.4 sq km (26.0 sq mi) and had a population of 31,106 according to the 2021 census.
Dej is known for its salt industry and local landmarks, Dej Salt Mine, Franciscan Monastery, Saint Mary Church, City Park, Dej Synagogue, and SomeÈ™ Riverbanks.
Dej, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Dej |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Cluj County |
| Region | Transylvania (Northern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1214 |
| Population | Approx. 33,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 38.00 sq km (14.67 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 870 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 47.1422° N, 23.8772° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 405200–405299 |
| Area Code | +40 264 |
| Major Waterways | Someșul Mare and Someșul Mic Rivers |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Salt mining history and industrial activity |
| Top Attractions | Dej Synagogue, Municipal Park, nearby salt mines |
| Official Website | https://www.primariadej.ro |
Distance from Dej to Major Cities in Romania
- Dej to Cluj-Napoca – 60 km (37 miles)
- Dej to Bistrița – 65 km (40 miles)
- Dej to Baia Mare – 110 km (68 miles)
- Dej to Satu Mare – 150 km (93 miles)
- Dej to Zalău – 100 km (62 miles)
- Dej to Oradea – 170 km (106 miles)
- Dej to Târgu Mureș – 120 km (75 miles)
- Dej to Alba Iulia – 150 km (93 miles)
- Dej to Sibiu – 200 km (124 miles)
- Dej to Deva – 190 km (118 miles)
- Dej to Arad – 320 km (199 miles)
- Dej to Timișoara – 350 km (217 miles)
- Dej to Brașov – 300 km (186 miles)
- Dej to Bucharest – 470 km (292 miles)
- Dej to Ploiești – 420 km (261 miles)
- Dej to Constanța – 620 km (385 miles)
- Dej to Iași – 350 km (217 miles)
- Dej to Bacău – 280 km (174 miles)
- Dej to Suceava – 300 km (186 miles)
- Dej to Craiova – 380 km (236 miles)
- Dej to Pitești – 360 km (224 miles)
- Dej to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 290 km (180 miles)
