Cugir is a town in western Romania, located in Alba County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the foothills of the Șureanu Mountains and is situated southwest of Orăștie, southeast of Deva, and north of Sebeș.
Location Map of Cugir, Romania
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Where is Cugir Located?
Cugir is a town in western Romania, located in Alba County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the foothills of the Șureanu Mountains and is situated southwest of Orăștie, southeast of Deva, and north of Sebeș.
The town covers an area of approximately 354.1 sq km (136.7 sq mi) and had a population of 20,750 according to the 2021 census.
Cugir is known for its industrial history and natural surroundings, Cugir Arms Factory, Șureanu Mountains, Oașa Lake, Râul Mare Valley, Orthodox Cathedral, and Cugir Park.
Cugir, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Cugir |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | Ancient origins; Roman settlement nearby |
| Population | Approx. 22,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 354.06 sq km (136.70 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 62 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.8333° N, 23.3667° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 515600–515699 |
| Area Code | +40 258 |
| Major Waterways | Cugir River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional transport links |
| Famous For | Industrial production, especially arms manufacturing |
| Top Attractions | Cugir Mountains, local parks, nearby hiking areas |
| Official Website | https://www.primariacugir.ro |
Distance from Cugir to Major Cities in Romania
- Cugir to Alba Iulia – 45 km (28 miles)
- Cugir to Sibiu – 75 km (47 miles)
- Cugir to Deva – 90 km (56 miles)
- Cugir to Hunedoara – 85 km (53 miles)
- Cugir to Cluj-Napoca – 140 km (87 miles)
- Cugir to Târgu Mureș – 170 km (106 miles)
- Cugir to Brașov – 220 km (137 miles)
- Cugir to Bucharest – 320 km (199 miles)
- Cugir to Ploiești – 290 km (180 miles)
- Cugir to Constanța – 500 km (311 miles)
- Cugir to Craiova – 200 km (124 miles)
- Cugir to Pitești – 210 km (130 miles)
- Cugir to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 150 km (93 miles)
- Cugir to Oradea – 180 km (112 miles)
- Cugir to Arad – 220 km (137 miles)
- Cugir to Timișoara – 260 km (162 miles)
- Cugir to Baia Mare – 280 km (174 miles)
- Cugir to Satu Mare – 300 km (186 miles)
- Cugir to Iași – 420 km (261 miles)
- Cugir to Bacău – 350 km (217 miles)
- Cugir to Suceava – 420 km (261 miles)
- Cugir to Galați – 360 km (224 miles)
