Miercurea Ciuc is a city in central Romania, located in Harghita County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the eastern Carpathian Mountains along the Olt River and is situated east of Gheorgheni, north of Sfântu Gheorghe, and west of Bacău.
Location Map of Miercurea Ciuc, Romania
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Where is Miercurea Ciuc Located?
Miercurea Ciuc is a city in central Romania, located in Harghita County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the eastern Carpathian Mountains along the Olt River and is situated east of Gheorgheni, north of Sfântu Gheorghe, and west of Bacău.
The city covers an area of approximately 267.4 sq km (103.2 sq mi) and had a population of 38,966 according to the 2021 census.
Miercurea Ciuc is known for its cold climate and regional culture, Miko Castle, Sumuleu Ciuc Monastery, Central Park, Harghita Mountains, CsÃki Székely Museum, and Ice Hockey Arena.
Miercurea Ciuc, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Miercurea Ciuc |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Harghita County |
| Region | Transylvania (Eastern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1558 |
| Population | Approx. 38,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 43.00 sq km (16.60 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 885 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.3600° N, 25.8000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 530xxx |
| Area Code | +40 266 |
| Major Waterways | Olt River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Cold climate, CsÃksomlyó pilgrimage, and cultural traditions |
| Top Attractions | Mikó Castle, CsÃksomlyó Monastery, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.szereda.ro |
Distance from Miercurea Ciuc to Major Cities in Romania
- Miercurea Ciuc to Brașov – 105 km (65 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Bacău – 130 km (81 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Târgu Mureș – 150 km (93 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Sibiu – 210 km (130 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Cluj-Napoca – 270 km (168 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Bucharest – 280 km (174 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Ploiești – 230 km (143 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Iași – 280 km (174 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Suceava – 240 km (149 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Buzău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Constanța – 420 km (261 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Craiova – 360 km (224 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Pitești – 280 km (174 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 260 km (162 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Deva – 300 km (186 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Alba Iulia – 240 km (149 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Oradea – 400 km (249 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Arad – 420 km (261 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Baia Mare – 350 km (217 miles)
- Miercurea Ciuc to Satu Mare – 380 km (236 miles)
