Orăștie is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated east of Deva, west of Sebeș, and south of Alba Iulia.
Location Map of Orastie, Romania
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Where is Orăștie Located?
Orăștie is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated east of Deva, west of Sebeș, and south of Alba Iulia.
The city covers an area of approximately 37.0 sq km (14.3 sq mi) and had a population of 18,227 according to the 2021 census.
Orăștie is known for its historical heritage and nearby ancient sites, Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains, Orăștie Fortress, Lutheran Church, Ethnographic Museum, Central Park, and Mureș Riverbanks.
Orastie, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Orăștie |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central-Western Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1224 |
| Population | Approx. 20,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 37.00 sq km (14.29 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 540 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.8333° N, 23.2000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 335700–335799 |
| Area Code | +40 254 |
| Major Waterways | Mureș River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; near major highways |
| Famous For | Nearby Dacian fortresses and historical significance |
| Top Attractions | Orăștie Fortress, Dacian Fortresses (nearby), Ethnographic Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.primariaorastie.ro |
Distance from Orăștie to Major Cities in Romania
- Orăștie to Deva – 25 km (16 miles)
- Orăștie to Hunedoara – 35 km (22 miles)
- Orăștie to Alba Iulia – 50 km (31 miles)
- Orăștie to Sibiu – 90 km (56 miles)
- Orăștie to Cluj-Napoca – 140 km (87 miles)
- Orăștie to Târgu Mureș – 170 km (106 miles)
- Orăștie to Arad – 150 km (93 miles)
- Orăștie to Timișoara – 170 km (106 miles)
- Orăștie to Oradea – 200 km (124 miles)
- Orăștie to Brașov – 220 km (137 miles)
- Orăștie to Bucharest – 330 km (205 miles)
- Orăștie to Ploiești – 300 km (186 miles)
- Orăștie to Constanța – 500 km (311 miles)
- Orăștie to Craiova – 200 km (124 miles)
- Orăștie to Pitești – 240 km (149 miles)
- Orăștie to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 160 km (99 miles)
- Orăștie to Iași – 450 km (280 miles)
- Orăștie to Bacău – 380 km (236 miles)
- Orăștie to Suceava – 460 km (286 miles)
- Orăștie to Galați – 400 km (249 miles)
- Orăștie to Brăila – 390 km (242 miles)
- Orăștie to Baia Mare – 260 km (162 miles)