Brașov is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the central part of the country at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains and is situated north of Bucharest, southeast of Sibiu, and west of Sfântu Gheorghe.
Location Map of Brasov, Romania
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Where is Brașov Located?
Brașov is a city in central Romania, located in Brașov County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the central part of the country at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains and is situated north of Bucharest, southeast of Sibiu, and west of Sfântu Gheorghe.
The city covers an area of approximately 267.3 sq km (103.2 sq mi) and had a population of 237,589 according to the 2021 census.
Brașov is known for its medieval setting and mountain surroundings, Black Church, Council Square, Tampa Mountain, Catherine’s Gate, Rope Street, and Bran Castle.
Brasov, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Brașov |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1234 |
| Population | Approx. 290,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 267.32 sq km (103.21 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,085 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.6579° N, 25.6012° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 500xxx |
| Area Code | +40 268 |
| Major Waterways | Ghimbășel River |
| Transportation | Major rail and road hub; Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport nearby |
| Famous For | Medieval architecture, mountain scenery, and tourism |
| Top Attractions | Black Church, Council Square, Tampa Mountain, Bran Castle (nearby) |
| Official Website | https://www.brasovcity.ro |
Distance from Brașov to Major Cities in Romania
- Brașov to Bucharest – 166 km (103 miles)
- Brașov to Cluj-Napoca – 273 km (170 miles)
- Brașov to Timișoara – 412 km (256 miles)
- Brașov to Iași – 320 km (199 miles)
- Brașov to Constanța – 385 km (239 miles)
- Brașov to Craiova – 255 km (158 miles)
- Brașov to Sibiu – 144 km (89 miles)
- Brașov to Oradea – 393 km (244 miles)
- Brașov to Ploiești – 103 km (64 miles)
- Brașov to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Brașov to Bacău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Brașov to Arad – 430 km (267 miles)
- Brașov to Brăila – 285 km (177 miles)
- Brașov to Pitești – 155 km (96 miles)
- Brașov to Suceava – 370 km (230 miles)
- Brașov to Târgu Mureș – 180 km (112 miles)
- Brașov to Baia Mare – 420 km (261 miles)
- Brașov to Buzău – 120 km (75 miles)
- Brașov to Satu Mare – 460 km (286 miles)
- Brașov to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 165 km (103 miles)
- Brașov to Deva – 300 km (186 miles)
- Brașov to Alba Iulia – 240 km (149 miles)