Oradea is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Bihor County in the historical region of Crișana. It lies near the border with Hungary and is situated west of Cluj-Napoca, northwest of Arad, and east of Debrecen.
Location Map of Oradea, Romania
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Where is Oradea Located?
Oradea is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Bihor County in the historical region of Crișana. It lies near the border with Hungary and is situated west of Cluj-Napoca, northwest of Arad, and east of Debrecen.
The city covers an area of approximately 115.6 sq km (44.6 sq mi) and had a population of 183,105 according to the 2021 census.
Oradea is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and thermal waters, Oradea Fortress, Union Square, Black Eagle Palace, Nymphaea Aquapark, Moon Church, and Crișul Repede River.
Oradea, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Oradea |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bihor County |
| Region | Crișana (Northwestern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1113 |
| Population | Approx. 183,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 115.56 sq km (44.62 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,585 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 47.0722° N, 21.9211° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 410xxx |
| Area Code | +40 259 |
| Major Waterways | Crișul Repede River |
| Transportation | Major rail, road, and air hub; Oradea International Airport |
| Famous For | Art Nouveau architecture and thermal spas |
| Top Attractions | Oradea Fortress, Union Square, Black Eagle Palace, Nymphaea Aquapark |
| Official Website | https://www.oradea.ro |
Distance from Oradea to Major Cities in Romania
- Oradea to Cluj-Napoca – 150 km (93 miles)
- Oradea to Arad – 120 km (75 miles)
- Oradea to Timișoara – 170 km (106 miles)
- Oradea to Baia Mare – 150 km (93 miles)
- Oradea to Satu Mare – 130 km (81 miles)
- Oradea to Zalău – 90 km (56 miles)
- Oradea to Alba Iulia – 200 km (124 miles)
- Oradea to Deva – 180 km (112 miles)
- Oradea to Sibiu – 260 km (162 miles)
- Oradea to Târgu Mureș – 230 km (143 miles)
- Oradea to Brașov – 350 km (217 miles)
- Oradea to Bucharest – 550 km (342 miles)
- Oradea to Ploiești – 520 km (323 miles)
- Oradea to Constanța – 750 km (466 miles)
- Oradea to Craiova – 400 km (249 miles)
- Oradea to Pitești – 450 km (280 miles)
- Oradea to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 350 km (217 miles)
- Oradea to Iași – 550 km (342 miles)
- Oradea to Bacău – 480 km (298 miles)
- Oradea to Suceava – 550 km (342 miles)
- Oradea to Galați – 650 km (404 miles)
- Oradea to Brăila – 640 km (398 miles)
