Azuga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Prahova County
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 Azuga
Location in Romania
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Prahova | |
| Area | 83.04 km2 (32.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,050 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) | |
| Postal code |
105100
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| Area code | (+40) 02 44 | |
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1956 | 3,732 | — |
| 1966 | 4,808 | +28.8% |
| 1977 | 5,397 | +12.3% |
| 1992 | 6,487 | +20.2% |
| 2002 | 6,119 | −5.7% |
| 2011 | 4,289 | −29.9% |
| 2021 | 3,901 | −9.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Azuga is a small and pretty resort town located in the mountains of Prahova County, in the historical region of Muntenia, Romania. It sits right at the foot of the Baiu Mountains. Azuga is famous for its many ski slopes, including Sorica, which is the longest ski run in all of Romania!
This town used to be a busy industrial area. Now, it has a factory that bottles water and another that makes sparkling wine. You can even go wine tasting there! Azuga also has many places to stay, like hotels and guesthouses. From Azuga, you get amazing views of the Bucegi Mountains. You can see them from the streets or from the top of Sorica mountain, where a special gondola lift takes you. Azuga is one of the most popular mountain resorts in the Prahova Valley.
Before 2002, Azuga was mostly known for its factories. But after that, the town changed into a resort. This was done to make the most of the beautiful mountain scenery of the Baiu Mountains. Soon after, the Sorica ski slope was officially approved by the International Ski Federation. Today, Azuga has many hotels and hostels for tourists. You can also find cheaper places to stay in local homes. Some old factories, like a beer factory and a glass factory, were taken down. Another factory that made special materials is still there but is closed.
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Meet Famous People from Azuga
Azuga is home to several talented people who have achieved great things in sports. Here are a few of them:
- Stelică Morcov (born 1951), a freestyle wrestler who competed in the light-heavyweight category.
- Simona Păucă (born 1969), an artistic gymnast who won Olympic medals.
- Alexandru Vagner (1989–2022), a professional footballer.
- Gheorghe Voicu (born 1950), a biathlete, which is a sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
- Ion Zangor (1938–1973), a bobsledder, known for racing down icy tracks in a special sled.
Azuga's Weather: What to Expect
Azuga has a type of weather called a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters. It's a great place for winter sports because of the snow!
| Climate data for Azuga | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
3.3 (37.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
14 (57) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
14.8 (58.6) |
10 (50) |
5.1 (41.2) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
9.1 (48.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −5.8 (21.6) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
9.7 (49.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.3 (59.5) |
10.7 (51.3) |
5.8 (42.4) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
5.1 (41.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −9.3 (15.3) |
−8.1 (17.4) |
−5 (23) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
5.1 (41.2) |
8.9 (48.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
6.9 (44.4) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
1.2 (34.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 46 (1.8) |
44 (1.7) |
62 (2.4) |
93 (3.7) |
134 (5.3) |
138 (5.4) |
136 (5.4) |
110 (4.3) |
74 (2.9) |
59 (2.3) |
52 (2.0) |
51 (2.0) |
999 (39.2) |
| Source: https://en.climate-data.org/europe/romania/prahova/azuga-12797/ | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to Do in Azuga
Azuga is becoming a really popular place for skiing and other mountain activities. They are always improving the facilities for tourists.
Skiing and Snowboarding Adventures
- Sorica Slope: This amazing ski slope is over 2,100 meters (about 1.3 miles) long! It drops 561 meters (about 1,840 feet) from top to bottom. It's great for both beginners and experienced skiers.
- Cazacu Mountain Slopes: There are two slopes on Cazacu Mountain. One is 1,920 meters (about 1.2 miles) long with a drop of 530 meters. The other is shorter, about 400 meters (1,300 feet) long, and is perfect for beginners.
All the slopes have ski lifts to take you up the mountain. There's also a cool gondola lift that goes to the top of the Sorica slope. From there, you can choose which main slope you want to ski down. Sometimes, if you want to get to the Cazacu slope, you might need to go up a little bit more, maybe with a small ski lift.
During winter, it can be very windy at the top of the mountain. Because of this, the highest gondola station is built a bit below the very top. This helps prevent ice from building up, which could make it hard to start the lifts in the morning.
Summer Fun and Hiking Trails
In the summer, Azuga is a fantastic place for hiking. It's a great starting point for trips to other mountain towns like Predeal, Bușteni, or Sinaia. If you love biking, you'll enjoy the unpaved forest roads. You can ride along the Azuga River, which has small wooden artificial waterfalls. These waterfalls help add oxygen to the water, which is great for the many trout fish that live naturally in the river!
See also
In Spanish: Azuga para niños
