Gherla is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Someșul Mic River and is situated northeast of Cluj-Napoca, southwest of Dej, and west of Bistrița.
Location Map of Gherla, Romania
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Where is Gherla Located?
Gherla is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Someșul Mic River and is situated northeast of Cluj-Napoca, southwest of Dej, and west of Bistrița.
The city covers an area of approximately 23.6 sq km (9.1 sq mi) and had a population of 20,982 according to the 2021 census.
Gherla is known for its historical architecture and local landmarks, Gherla Armenian Cathedral, Franciscan Church, Gherla Synagogue, Central Park, City Museum, and SomeÈ™ Riverbanks.
Gherla, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Gherla |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Cluj County |
| Region | Transylvania (Northwestern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1291 |
| Population | Approx. 20,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 44.00 sq km (16.99 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 455 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 47.0261° N, 23.9072° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 405300–405399 |
| Area Code | +40 264 |
| Major Waterways | Someșul Mic River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; near Cluj-Napoca |
| Famous For | Armenian heritage and baroque architecture |
| Top Attractions | Armenian Cathedral, Gherla Prison Museum, Central Square |
| Official Website | https://www.primariagherla.ro |
Distance from Gherla to Major Cities in Romania
- Gherla to Cluj-Napoca – 45 km (28 miles)
- Gherla to Dej – 30 km (19 miles)
- Gherla to Bistrița – 60 km (37 miles)
- Gherla to Turda – 60 km (37 miles)
- Gherla to Alba Iulia – 120 km (75 miles)
- Gherla to Târgu Mureș – 110 km (68 miles)
- Gherla to Sibiu – 180 km (112 miles)
- Gherla to Baia Mare – 140 km (87 miles)
- Gherla to Satu Mare – 180 km (112 miles)
- Gherla to Zalău – 100 km (62 miles)
- Gherla to Oradea – 160 km (99 miles)
- Gherla to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
- Gherla to Timișoara – 330 km (205 miles)
- Gherla to Brașov – 280 km (174 miles)
- Gherla to Bucharest – 460 km (286 miles)
- Gherla to Ploiești – 410 km (255 miles)
- Gherla to Constanța – 600 km (373 miles)
- Gherla to Iași – 380 km (236 miles)
- Gherla to Bacău – 310 km (193 miles)
- Gherla to Suceava – 330 km (205 miles)
- Gherla to Craiova – 370 km (230 miles)
- Gherla to Pitești – 350 km (217 miles)
