Where is Cugir in Romania? Location Map, Top Attractions & Facts

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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.

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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)

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Where is Cugir, Romania?

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.

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