Where is Zalau in Romania? Location Map, Top Attractions & Facts

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Zalău is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Sălaj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Zalău River and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Târgu Mureș, and southeast of Baia Mare.

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Where is Zalău Located?

Zalău is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Sălaj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Zalău River and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Târgu Mureș, and southeast of Baia Mare.

The city covers an area of approximately 90.0 sq km (34.7 sq mi) and had a population of 52,359 according to the 2021 census.

Zalău is known for its cultural and historical sites, Porolissum Roman Fort, County Museum of History and Art, Saint Nicholas Church, Central Park, Fortress Hill, and Zalău Orthodox Cathedral.

Zalau, Romania Facts

Category	Details
City Name	Zalău
Country	Romania
County	Sălaj County
Region	Transylvania (Northwestern Romania)
Established	First mentioned in 1220
Population	Approx. 55,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area	90.0 sq km (34.7 sq mi)
Population Density	About 610 people per sq km
Coordinates	47.2000° N, 23.0500° E
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal Codes	450xxx
Area Code	+40 260
Major Waterways	Zalău River
Transportation	Road and rail connections; regional administrative hub
Famous For	Administrative, cultural, and industrial center of Sălaj County
Top Attractions	Porolissum Roman site nearby, Municipal Museum, Central Park, churches
Official Website	https://www.zalau.ro

Distance from Zalău to Major Cities in Romania

Zalău to Cluj-Napoca – 160 km (99 miles)
Zalău to Oradea – 190 km (118 miles)
Zalău to Baia Mare – 150 km (93 miles)
Zalău to Satu Mare – 200 km (124 miles)
Zalău to Arad – 300 km (186 miles)
Zalău to Timișoara – 350 km (217 miles)
Zalău to Deva – 230 km (143 miles)
Zalău to Hunedoara – 220 km (137 miles)
Zalău to Alba Iulia – 180 km (112 miles)
Zalău to Sibiu – 260 km (162 miles)
Zalău to Brașov – 350 km (217 miles)
Zalău to Bucharest – 570 km (354 miles)
Zalău to Ploiești – 530 km (329 miles)
Zalău to Constanța – 770 km (478 miles)
Zalău to Craiova – 420 km (261 miles)
Zalău to Pitești – 460 km (286 miles)
Zalău to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 400 km (249 miles)
Zalău to Iași – 490 km (304 miles)
Zalău to Bacău – 430 km (267 miles)
Zalău to Suceava – 510 km (317 miles)
Zalău to Galați – 600 km (373 miles)
Zalău to Brăila – 580 km (361 miles)

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Where is Zalau, Romania?

Zalău is a city in northwestern Romania, located in Sălaj County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Zalău River and is situated north of Cluj-Napoca, west of Târgu Mureș, and southeast of Baia Mare.

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