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Oarda

Alba County, Romania · Europe

About Oarda

Oarda is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Alba Iulia, 5km from Râpa Roșie.

Oarda is a town located in Alba County, Romania. With a population of 2,241, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oarda sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oarda to your route.

About Oarda

The Sebeș (Hungarian: Sebes, German: Mühlbach) is a left tributary of the river Mureș in Transylvania, Romania. The upper reach of the river (upstream of Lake Oașa) is also known as Frumoasa. The Romanian and Hungarian name Sebeș and Sebes originate from the Hungarian adjective sebes meaning "speedy", while the German

Read more name means Mill Creek. The source of the river is on the south slope of the Cindrel Mountains, in the southwestern part of Sibiu County. It flows through the reservoirs Oașa and Tău. It discharges into the Mureș in Oarda, near Alba Iulia. Its length is 96 km (60 mi) and its basin size is 1,304 km2 (503 sq mi).

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Oarda offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Oarda located?

Oarda is located in Alba County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0333 latitude, 23.5667 longitude.

What is the population of Oarda?

Oarda has a population of approximately 2,241 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
2,241
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Alba County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.0333, 23.5667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Oarda

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Râpa Roșie

An 800 m wall of red sandstone ravines up to 125 m high just north of Sebeș, eroded into organ-pipe pinnacles that glow crimson at sunset: Romania's 'little Grand Canyon', visible right from the approach road.

5 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Sarmizegetusa Regia

UNESCO-listed capital of the Dacian kingdom in the Orastie mountains, with a circular stone sanctuary and paved sacred road.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Sibiu

A beautifully preserved medieval Saxon city with pastel-colored houses featuring distinctive eye-shaped roof windows overlooking grand squares.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Sibiu Piata Mare

Main square of Sibiu's Saxon old town, surrounded by guild houses and connected to the Bridge of Lies and Council Tower.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Oarda

  • 73 kmTransalpinaRomania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Oarda.

Alba Iulia

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 64,227

Ciugud

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 2,613

Lancrăm

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 1,487

Bărăbanț

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 2,145

Vințu de Jos

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 3,113

Micești

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,420

Daia Română

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 3,057

Sebeş

🇷🇴 Romania

9 km awayPop. 27,246

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