´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Sălaj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü River and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Târgu MureÈ™, and southeast of Baia Mare.
Location Map of Zalau, Romania
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Where is ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü Located?
´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Sălaj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü River and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Târgu MureÈ™, and southeast of Baia Mare.
The city covers an area of approximately 90.0 sq km (34.7 sq mi) and had a population of 52,359 according to the 2021 census.
´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü is known for its cultural and historical sites, Porolissum Roman Fort, County Museum of History and Art, Saint Nicholas Church, Central Park, Fortress Hill, and ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü Orthodox Cathedral.
Zalau, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj County |
| Region | Transylvania (Northwestern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1220 |
| Population | Approx. 55,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 90.0 sq km (34.7 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 610 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 47.2000° N, 23.0500° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 450xxx |
| Area Code | +40 260 |
| Major Waterways | ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; regional administrative hub |
| Famous For | Administrative, cultural, and industrial center of Sălaj County |
| Top Attractions | Porolissum Roman site nearby, Municipal Museum, Central Park, churches |
| Official Website | https://www.zalau.ro |
Distance from ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Major Cities in Romania
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Cluj-Napoca – 160 km (99 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Oradea – 190 km (118 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Baia Mare – 150 km (93 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Satu Mare – 200 km (124 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to TimiÈ™oara – 350 km (217 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Deva – 230 km (143 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Hunedoara – 220 km (137 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Alba Iulia – 180 km (112 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Sibiu – 260 km (162 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to BraÈ™ov – 350 km (217 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Bucharest – 570 km (354 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to PloieÈ™ti – 530 km (329 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to ConstanÈ›a – 770 km (478 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Craiova – 420 km (261 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to PiteÈ™ti – 460 km (286 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 400 km (249 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to IaÈ™i – 490 km (304 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Bacău – 430 km (267 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Suceava – 510 km (317 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to GalaÈ›i – 600 km (373 miles)
- ´Ü²¹±ôă³Ü to Brăila – 580 km (361 miles)
