Zalău
This Transylvanian town in Sălaj County, Romania, holds at least two dozen monuments and buildings of historical importance, with a centre that includes a notable concentration of historic churches. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the town sits close to mountain terrain.
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- Population52,359
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.0 km5.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Zalău: quick answers
Where is Zalău?
Zalău is in Romania, about 22 km14 miles in a straight line from Giurtelecu Simleului.
How do you get to Zalău?
The nearest airport is Satu Mare (SUJ), about 1 hr 17 min away by road. The nearest train station is Șărmășag, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zalău?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is June, with about 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zalău?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zalău?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Simleu Silvaniei, Jibou and Almasu.