Mediaș is a city in central Romania, located in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Târnava Mare River and is situated north of Sibiu, east of Alba Iulia, and west of Sighișoara.
Location Map of Medias, Romania
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Where is Mediaș Located?
Mediaș is a city in central Romania, located in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Târnava Mare River and is situated north of Sibiu, east of Alba Iulia, and west of Sighișoara.
The city covers an area of approximately 62.5 sq km (24.1 sq mi) and had a population of 44,169 according to the 2021 census.
Mediaș is known for its medieval architecture and cultural sites, St. Margaret’s Church, Mediaș Citadel, Council Tower, Hermann Oberth Museum, Central Square, and Târnava Mare Riverbanks.
Medias, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Mediaș |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sibiu County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1267 |
| Population | Approx. 55,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 49.00 sq km (18.92 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,120 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 46.1667° N, 24.3500° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 551000–551199 |
| Area Code | +40 269 |
| Major Waterways | Târnava Mare River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Medieval old town and fortified churches |
| Top Attractions | St. Margaret’s Church, Old Town, Hermann Oberth Memorial House |
| Official Website | https://www.primariamedias.ro |
Distance from Mediaș to Major Cities in Romania
- Mediaș to Sibiu – 55 km (34 miles)
- Mediaș to Târgu Mureș – 90 km (56 miles)
- Mediaș to Alba Iulia – 75 km (47 miles)
- Mediaș to Cluj-Napoca – 160 km (99 miles)
- Mediaș to Brașov – 140 km (87 miles)
- Mediaș to Deva – 150 km (93 miles)
- Mediaș to Hunedoara – 160 km (99 miles)
- Mediaș to Oradea – 240 km (149 miles)
- Mediaș to Arad – 270 km (168 miles)
- Mediaș to Timișoara – 310 km (193 miles)
- Mediaș to Baia Mare – 220 km (137 miles)
- Mediaș to Satu Mare – 250 km (155 miles)
- Mediaș to Bucharest – 300 km (186 miles)
- Mediaș to Ploiești – 260 km (162 miles)
- Mediaș to Constanța – 450 km (280 miles)
- Mediaș to Iași – 340 km (211 miles)
- Mediaș to Bacău – 270 km (168 miles)
- Mediaș to Suceava – 350 km (217 miles)
- Mediaș to Craiova – 260 km (162 miles)
- Mediaș to Pitești – 230 km (143 miles)
- Mediaș to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 170 km (106 miles)
- Mediaș to Galați – 420 km (261 miles)