Râmnicu Sărat is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Buzău County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Râmnicu Sărat River and is situated east of Buzău, west of Focșani, and northeast of Ploiești.
Location Map of Rimnicu Sarat, Romania
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Where is Râmnicu Sărat Located?
Râmnicu Sărat is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Buzău County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Râmnicu Sărat River and is situated east of Buzău, west of Focșani, and northeast of Ploiești.
The city covers an area of approximately 9.0 sq km (3.5 sq mi) and had a population of 17,920 according to the 2021 census.
Râmnicu Sărat is known for its historical and cultural sites, Râmnicu Sărat Monastery, Central Park, Old Town Center, Saint John the Baptist Church, Municipal Museum, and Râmnicu Sărat Riverbanks.
Rimnicu Sarat, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Râmnicu Sărat |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Buzău County |
| Region | Muntenia (Southeastern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1431 |
| Population | Approx. 20,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 35.00 sq km (13.51 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 570 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.4000° N, 27.1500° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 125400–125499 |
| Area Code | +40 238 |
| Major Waterways | Sărata River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Historical significance and local commerce |
| Top Attractions | Râmnicu Sărat Prison Museum, Central Park, historic churches |
| Official Website | https://www.primariars.ro |
Distance from Râmnicu Sărat to Major Cities in Romania
- Râmnicu Sărat to Buzău – 35 km (22 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Focșani – 70 km (43 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Brăila – 100 km (62 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Galați – 110 km (68 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Bacău – 170 km (106 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Iași – 300 km (186 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Suceava – 350 km (217 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Ploiești – 120 km (75 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Bucharest – 160 km (99 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Brașov – 220 km (137 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Sibiu – 320 km (199 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Cluj-Napoca – 450 km (280 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Timișoara – 550 km (342 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Craiova – 280 km (174 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Pitești – 220 km (137 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 210 km (130 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Constanța – 240 km (149 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Oradea – 600 km (373 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Arad – 580 km (360 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Baia Mare – 500 km (311 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Satu Mare – 520 km (323 miles)
- Râmnicu Sărat to Alba Iulia – 350 km (217 miles)
