³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ is a city in central Romania, located in MureÈ™ County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Târnava Mare River and is situated east of MediaÈ™, west of Târgu MureÈ™, and north of Sibiu.
Location Map of Sighisoara, Romania
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Where is ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ Located?
³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ is a city in central Romania, located in MureÈ™ County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Târnava Mare River and is situated east of MediaÈ™, west of Târgu MureÈ™, and north of Sibiu.
The city covers an area of approximately 5.3 sq km (2.0 sq mi) and had a population of 28,556 according to the 2021 census.
³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ is known for its medieval citadel and architecture, ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ Citadel, Clock Tower, Church on the Hill, Vlad Dracul House, Covered Staircase, and Central Square.
Sighisoara, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ |
| Country | Romania |
| County | MureÈ™ County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | Founded in the 12th century |
| Population | Approx. 28,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 109.0 sq km (42.1 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 257 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.2167° N, 24.7833° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 545400–545499 |
| Area Code | +40 265 |
| Major Waterways | Târnava Mare River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; regional tourism hub |
| Famous For | Medieval citadel and well-preserved historic center |
| Top Attractions | ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ Citadel, Clock Tower, Venetian House, Tailors’ Tower |
| Official Website | https://www.sighisoara.org |
Distance from ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Major Cities in Romania
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to BraÈ™ov – 120 km (75 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Târgu MureÈ™ – 60 km (37 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Sibiu – 140 km (87 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Cluj-Napoca – 200 km (124 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Alba Iulia – 120 km (75 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Deva – 230 km (143 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Hunedoara – 220 km (137 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Arad – 320 km (199 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to TimiÈ™oara – 370 km (230 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Oradea – 380 km (236 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Baia Mare – 300 km (186 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Satu Mare – 340 km (211 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Bucharest – 300 km (186 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to PloieÈ™ti – 260 km (162 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to ConstanÈ›a – 480 km (298 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to PiteÈ™ti – 250 km (155 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 280 km (174 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to IaÈ™i – 400 km (249 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Bacău – 330 km (205 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Suceava – 430 km (267 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to GalaÈ›i – 350 km (217 miles)
- ³§¾±²µ³ó¾±È™´Ç²¹°ù²¹ to Brăila – 340 km (211 miles)
