Zalău, Sălaj County

Romania

Regional capital47.2000° N, 23.0500° E

Zalău, in Sălaj County, Romania, is a regional capital. Its population is 52,359.

Population52,359

ProvinceSălaj County

Coordinates47.2000° N, 23.0500° E

CountryRomania

Rank in Romania#46 of 18,248

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Nearest Airports

Crasna Deltafly Airfield

RO-0031Local

15.2 km away

Poieni Airfield

RO-0103Local

34.3 km away

Mihăieni Airfield

RO-0101Local

45.2 km away

About Zalău

The geographic coordinates of Zalău are 47.20° N, 23.05° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Sălaj County, Romania.

Out of 18,248 localities in Romania, Zalău ranks #46 with 52,359 inhabitants.

Weather in Zalău

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Cities in Sălaj County

Within the Sălaj County region of Romania, Zalău stands alongside cities like Şimleu Silvaniei, Jibou, Şărmăşag. Zalău has 52,359 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is RO-0031.

Şimleu Silvaniei15,721 Jibou11,183 Şărmăşag6,400 Crasna6,233 Nuşfalău5,436 Bălan4,050 Bobota3,950 Surduc3,934 Ip3,833 Hereclean3,685

Nearby Cities

Zalău has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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CrişeniProvincial capital · 2,390 inhab.

PanicCity · 892 inhab.

4.3 km

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AghireșCity · 1,196 inhab.

4.9 km

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Recea MicăCity · 213 inhab.

5.9 km

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HerecleanProvincial capital · 3,685 inhab.

6.1 km

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GârceiuCity · 448 inhab.

6.4 km

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FetindiaCity · 125 inhab.

7 km

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Moigrad-PorolissumCity · 516 inhab.

7.1 km

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MirşidProvincial capital · 2,246 inhab.

7.3 km

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Cristur CrișeniCity · 624 inhab.

7.5 km

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Meseşenii de JosProvincial capital · 3,017 inhab.

7.5 km

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BadonCity · 660 inhab.

7.8 km

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ReceaCity · 677 inhab.

7.9 km

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FirminișCity · 293 inhab.

8.3 km

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StânaNeighborhood · 427 inhab.

8.3 km

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VârşolţProvincial capital

8.8 km

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Viile JaculuiCity · 27 inhab.

9.1 km

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Meseșenii de SusCity · 987 inhab.

9.5 km

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GuruslăuCity · 637 inhab.

10 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Zalău?

Zalău has a population of 52,359. It ranks #46 in Romania by population.

What province or state is Zalău in?

Zalău is located in Sălaj County, Romania.

Where is Zalău located?

Zalău is located at coordinates 47.20° N, 23.05° E in Sălaj County, Romania.

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