Sebeș is a city in central Romania, located in Alba County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated southeast of Alba Iulia, northwest of Sibiu, and northeast of Sebeșu de Sus.
Location Map of Sebes, Romania
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Where is Sebeș Located?
Sebeș is a city in central Romania, located in Alba County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated southeast of Alba Iulia, northwest of Sibiu, and northeast of Sebeșu de Sus.
The city covers an area of approximately 75.2 sq km (29.0 sq mi) and had a population of 26,456 according to the 2021 census.
Sebeș is known for its historical architecture and nearby attractions, Sebeș Citadel, Saint Michael Church, Central Park, Municipal Museum, Mureș Riverbanks, and nearby Apuseni Mountains.
Sebes, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Sebeș |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1199 |
| Population | Approx. 26,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 68.00 sq km (26.25 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 385 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.9667° N, 23.5667° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 515900–515999 |
| Area Code | +40 258 |
| Major Waterways | Mureș River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; near A1 motorway |
| Famous For | Historic fortified churches and industrial development |
| Top Attractions | St. Michael’s Church, Medieval city center, nearby Apuseni Mountains |
| Official Website | https://www.primariasebes.ro |
Distance from Sebeș to Major Cities in Romania
- Sebeș to Alba Iulia – 25 km (16 miles)
- Sebeș to Sibiu – 85 km (53 miles)
- Sebeș to Deva – 120 km (75 miles)
- Sebeș to Hunedoara – 130 km (81 miles)
- Sebeș to Cluj-Napoca – 180 km (112 miles)
- Sebeș to Târgu Mureș – 160 km (99 miles)
- Sebeș to Brașov – 220 km (137 miles)
- Sebeș to Bucharest – 350 km (217 miles)
- Sebeș to Ploiești – 310 km (193 miles)
- Sebeș to Constanța – 520 km (323 miles)
- Sebeș to Craiova – 260 km (162 miles)
- Sebeș to Pitești – 230 km (143 miles)
- Sebeș to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 180 km (112 miles)
- Sebeș to Oradea – 300 km (186 miles)
- Sebeș to Arad – 320 km (199 miles)
- Sebeș to Baia Mare – 350 km (217 miles)
- Sebeș to Satu Mare – 380 km (236 miles)
- Sebeș to Iași – 420 km (261 miles)
- Sebeș to Bacău – 350 km (217 miles)
- Sebeș to Suceava – 450 km (280 miles)
- Sebeș to Galați – 360 km (224 miles)
- Sebeș to Brăila – 350 km (217 miles)