Oradea is a city in Romania, located in the Crișana region. The seat of Bihor County, Oradea is one of the most important economic, social and … See more

While modern Oradea is first mentioned in 1113, under the Latin name "Varadinum" in a diploma belonging to Benedictine Zobor Abbey – … See more

Before 1848, Oradea was made up of four separate towns: Várad-Újváros (Villa Nova, former Vicus Szombathely), Várad-Olaszi (Villa Latinorum Varadiensium, "olasz" meaning … See more

The Romanian name Oradea originates from the city's Hungarian name. In Hungarian, it is called Nagyvárad, or colloquially Várad, … See more

The city lies at the meeting point of the Crișana plain and the Crișul Repede's basin. It is situated 126 metres (413 feet) above sea level, surrounded on the north-eastern part by the … See more

At the 2021 census Oradea had a population of 183,105, a decrease from the figures recorded at the previous censuses. See more

Oradea has long been one of the more prosperous cities in Romania. The per capita GDP of Oradea is approximately 150% of the … See more