Târgu Secuiesc is a city in central Romania, located in Covasna County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Olt River and is situated south of Sfântu Gheorghe, north of Baraolt, and east of Covasna.
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Where is Târgu Secuiesc Located?
Târgu Secuiesc is a city in central Romania, located in Covasna County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Olt River and is situated south of Sfântu Gheorghe, north of Baraolt, and east of Covasna.
The city covers an area of approximately 102.3 sq km (39.5 sq mi) and had a population of 21,443 according to the 2021 census.
Târgu Secuiesc is known for its Székely cultural heritage and local landmarks, Central Park, Olt River Promenade, Reformed Church, Saint Michael Church, County Museum, and nearby Harghita Mountains.
Tirgu-Secuiesc, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Târgu Secuiesc |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Covasna County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1421 |
| Population | Approx. 22,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 60.00 sq km (23.17 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 367 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.1667° N, 25.7833° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 525xxx |
| Area Code | +40 267 |
| Major Waterways | Küküllő River (Târnava Mică River tributary) |
| Transportation | Road and local rail connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Szekler culture and historical heritage |
| Top Attractions | Sepsi Arena, local Orthodox churches, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primariatirgusecuiesc.ro |
Distance from Târgu-Secuiesc to Major Cities in Romania
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Miercurea Ciuc – 25 km (16 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Sfântu Gheorghe – 30 km (19 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Brașov – 100 km (62 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Târgu Mureș – 110 km (68 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Sibiu – 180 km (112 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Cluj-Napoca – 230 km (143 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Alba Iulia – 200 km (124 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Deva – 280 km (174 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Hunedoara – 270 km (168 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Arad – 350 km (217 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Timișoara – 400 km (249 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Oradea – 420 km (261 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Baia Mare – 310 km (193 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Satu Mare – 340 km (211 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Bucharest – 230 km (143 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Ploiești – 200 km (124 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Constanța – 400 km (249 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Pitești – 210 km (130 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 250 km (155 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Iași – 400 km (249 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Bacău – 330 km (205 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Suceava – 420 km (261 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Galați – 320 km (199 miles)
- Târgu-Secuiesc to Brăila – 310 km (193 miles)
