Sibiu is a city in central Romania, located in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Cibin River and is situated northwest of Făgăraș, southeast of Mediaș, and northeast of Sebeș.
Location Map of Sibiu, Romania
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Where is Sibiu Located?
Sibiu is a city in central Romania, located in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Cibin River and is situated northwest of Făgăraș, southeast of Mediaș, and northeast of Sebeș.
The city covers an area of approximately 121.3 sq km (46.8 sq mi) and had a population of 147,245 according to the 2021 census.
Sibiu is known for its medieval architecture and cultural sites, Large Square (Piața Mare), Brukenthal Palace, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, ASTRA Museum, and Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral.
Sibiu, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Sibiu |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sibiu County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1191 |
| Population | Approx. 147,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 121.0 sq km (46.7 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,215 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.7983° N, 24.1256° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 550xxx |
| Area Code | +40 269 |
| Major Waterways | Cibin River |
| Transportation | Road, rail, and Sibiu International Airport |
| Famous For | Well-preserved medieval old town and cultural events |
| Top Attractions | Bridge of Lies, Large Square (Piața Mare), Council Tower, ASTRA Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.sibiu.ro |
Distance from Sibiu to Major Cities in Romania
- Sibiu to Alba Iulia – 75 km (47 miles)
- Sibiu to Sebeș – 85 km (53 miles)
- Sibiu to Deva – 150 km (93 miles)
- Sibiu to Hunedoara – 160 km (99 miles)
- Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca – 180 km (112 miles)
- Sibiu to Brașov – 140 km (87 miles)
- Sibiu to Făgăraș – 120 km (75 miles)
- Sibiu to Pitești – 190 km (118 miles)
- Sibiu to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sibiu to Craiova – 250 km (155 miles)
- Sibiu to Ploiești – 280 km (174 miles)
- Sibiu to Bucharest – 300 km (186 miles)
- Sibiu to Constanța – 500 km (311 miles)
- Sibiu to Timișoara – 320 km (199 miles)
- Sibiu to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
- Sibiu to Oradea – 380 km (236 miles)
- Sibiu to Baia Mare – 320 km (199 miles)
- Sibiu to Satu Mare – 360 km (224 miles)
- Sibiu to Iași – 430 km (267 miles)
- Sibiu to Bacău – 360 km (224 miles)
- Sibiu to Suceava – 480 km (298 miles)
- Sibiu to Galați – 400 km (249 miles)
- Sibiu to Brăila – 390 km (242 miles)