Buzău is a city in eastern Romania, located in Buzău County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Buzău River and is situated northeast of Bucharest, east of Ploiești, and south of Focșani.
Location Map of Buzau, Romania
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Where is Buzău Located?
Buzău is a city in eastern Romania, located in Buzău County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Buzău River and is situated northeast of Bucharest, east of Ploiești, and south of Focșani.
The city covers an area of approximately 81.3 sq km (31.4 sq mi) and had a population of 114,030 according to the 2021 census.
Buzău is known for its proximity to unique natural formations and local heritage, Mud Volcanoes, Buzău County Museum, Crâng Park, Episcopal Palace, Communal Palace, and Siriu Lake.
Buzau, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Buzău |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Buzău County |
| Region | Muntenia (Eastern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 376 |
| Population | Approx. 115,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 81.30 sq km (31.39 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,415 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.1500° N, 26.8167° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 120xxx |
| Area Code | +40 238 |
| Major Waterways | Buzău River |
| Transportation | Major rail and road junction; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Trade center, local cuisine, and nearby mud volcanoes |
| Top Attractions | Buzău County Museum, Crâng Park, Mud Volcanoes (nearby), Bishopric Palace |
| Official Website | https://www.primariabuzau.ro |
Distance from Buzău to Major Cities in Romania
- Buzău to Bucharest – 110 km (68 miles)
- Buzău to Brașov – 120 km (75 miles)
- Buzău to Ploiești – 65 km (40 miles)
- Buzău to Constanța – 200 km (124 miles)
- Buzău to Galați – 120 km (75 miles)
- Buzău to Brăila – 110 km (68 miles)
- Buzău to Iași – 300 km (186 miles)
- Buzău to Bacău – 190 km (118 miles)
- Buzău to Sibiu – 250 km (155 miles)
- Buzău to Cluj-Napoca – 420 km (261 miles)
- Buzău to Timișoara – 500 km (311 miles)
- Buzău to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
- Buzău to Pitești – 180 km (112 miles)
- Buzău to Oradea – 520 km (323 miles)
- Buzău to Arad – 510 km (317 miles)
- Buzău to Baia Mare – 550 km (342 miles)
- Buzău to Suceava – 360 km (224 miles)
- Buzău to Târgu Mureș – 330 km (205 miles)
- Buzău to Satu Mare – 580 km (360 miles)
- Buzău to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 240 km (149 miles)
- Buzău to Deva – 370 km (230 miles)
- Buzău to Alba Iulia – 310 km (193 miles)