Arad, Arad

Arad: city in Arad County, Romania.

Quick Facts about Arad

Population 172,827
Country Habsburg Monarchy, Romania, Kingdom of Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, Principality of Transylvania, Ottoman Empire, Austrian Empire
State Arad (Romania)
County Municipiul Arad
Different from Arad
Postal code 310001–310508
Plate code AR
Phone Area Codes 56
Area 116.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.1833,21.3167
Altitude 384 feet / 117 meters
Capital Arad
Capital city Arad is capital of Arad County
Time Zone UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 22:34:10 (23rd September 2026)

Geography

Arad is located at 46°10'60"N 21°19'0"E (46.1833300, 21.3166700).

Arad map

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Official website of Arad

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1912 63,166 - Q22704095
1930 77,181 22.19% Romania 1930 census
1948 87,291 13.1% Q22704103
1956 106,460 21.96% Q22704106
1966 126,000 18.35% Q22704111
1977 171,193 35.87% Q22704114
1992 190,114 11.05% Q22704118
2002 172,827 -9.09% Romania 2002 census
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