Turda is a city in central Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Arieș River and is situated southeast of Cluj-Napoca, northwest of Alba Iulia, and northeast of Câmpia Turzii.
Location Map of Turda, Romania
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Where is Turda Located?
Turda is a city in central Romania, located in Cluj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Arieș River and is situated southeast of Cluj-Napoca, northwest of Alba Iulia, and northeast of Câmpia Turzii.
The city covers an area of approximately 76.4 sq km (29.5 sq mi) and had a population of 50,490 according to the 2021 census.
Turda is known for its salt mine and historical landmarks, Turda Salt Mine, Turda Citadel, Potaissa Roman Castrum, Central Park, Saint Anthony Church, and ArieÈ™ River Promenade.
Turda, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Turda |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Cluj County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1075 |
| Population | Approx. 50,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 118.0 sq km (45.6 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 425 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.5667° N, 23.7833° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 401xxx |
| Area Code | +40 264 |
| Major Waterways | ArieÈ™ River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Historic salt mines and medieval architecture |
| Top Attractions | Turda Salt Mine, Roman Catholic Church, Turda Gorge, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primariaturda.ro |
Distance from Turda to Major Cities in Romania
- Turda to Cluj-Napoca – 30 km (19 miles)
- Turda to Alba Iulia – 120 km (75 miles)
- Turda to Sibiu – 180 km (112 miles)
- Turda to Brașov – 250 km (155 miles)
- Turda to Deva – 200 km (124 miles)
- Turda to Hunedoara – 210 km (130 miles)
- Turda to Oradea – 180 km (112 miles)
- Turda to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
- Turda to Timișoara – 360 km (224 miles)
- Turda to Baia Mare – 200 km (124 miles)
- Turda to Satu Mare – 240 km (149 miles)
- Turda to Bucharest – 450 km (280 miles)
- Turda to Ploiești – 410 km (255 miles)
- Turda to Constanța – 600 km (373 miles)
- Turda to Craiova – 370 km (230 miles)
- Turda to Pitești – 330 km (205 miles)
- Turda to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 360 km (224 miles)
- Turda to Iași – 350 km (217 miles)
- Turda to Bacău – 280 km (174 miles)
- Turda to Suceava – 400 km (249 miles)
- Turda to Galați – 420 km (261 miles)
- Turda to Brăila – 410 km (255 miles)
