Timișoara is a city in western Romania, located in Timiș County in the historical region of Banat. It lies along the Bega River and is situated west of Lugoj, north of Serbia, and south of Arad.
Location Map of Timisoara, Romania
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Where is Timișoara Located?
Timișoara is a city in western Romania, located in Timiș County in the historical region of Banat. It lies along the Bega River and is situated west of Lugoj, north of Serbia, and south of Arad.
The city covers an area of approximately 130.5 sq km (50.4 sq mi) and had a population of 319,279 according to the 2021 census.
Timișoara is known for its cultural and architectural heritage, Union Square, Victory Square, Bega Canal Promenade, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral, Bastion of Timișoara, and Art Museum.
Timisoara, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Timișoara |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Timiș County |
| Region | Banat (Western Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1212 |
| Population | Approx. 319,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 130.5 sq km (50.4 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,445 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.7597° N, 21.2300° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 300xxx |
| Area Code | +40 256 |
| Major Waterways | Bega River |
| Transportation | Major road, rail, and air connections; Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport |
| Famous For | Multicultural heritage, vibrant cultural life, and historical architecture |
| Top Attractions | Union Square, Victory Square, Orthodox Cathedral, Timișoara Fortress |
| Official Website | https://www.primariatm.ro |
Distance from Timișoara to Major Cities in Romania
- Timișoara to Arad – 55 km (34 miles)
- Timișoara to Lugoj – 90 km (56 miles)
- Timișoara to Reșița – 80 km (50 miles)
- Timișoara to Deva – 220 km (137 miles)
- Timișoara to Hunedoara – 230 km (143 miles)
- Timișoara to Alba Iulia – 280 km (174 miles)
- Timișoara to Sibiu – 300 km (186 miles)
- Timișoara to Cluj-Napoca – 400 km (249 miles)
- Timișoara to Oradea – 350 km (217 miles)
- Timișoara to Baia Mare – 480 km (298 miles)
- Timișoara to Satu Mare – 520 km (323 miles)
- Timișoara to Brașov – 450 km (280 miles)
- Timișoara to Bucharest – 550 km (342 miles)
- Timișoara to Ploiești – 510 km (317 miles)
- Timișoara to Constanța – 750 km (466 miles)
- Timișoara to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
- Timișoara to Pitești – 400 km (249 miles)
- Timișoara to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 370 km (230 miles)
- Timișoara to Iași – 650 km (404 miles)
- Timișoara to Bacău – 580 km (361 miles)
- Timișoara to Suceava – 720 km (447 miles)
- Timișoara to Galați – 600 km (373 miles)
- Timișoara to Brăila – 580 km (361 miles)
