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Amara, Romania

Ialomița County · Romania

Amara is a small city in Ialomița County, Romania with a population of 7,557. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,557 Population 252/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,660 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Amara

Amara

Amara is a town in Ialomița County, Muntenia, Romania. It is located in Bărăgan on the shores of Lake Amara, at 7 kilometres north of the county capital, Slobozia. Amara was elevated to town status in 2004.

People

Population7,557
Density252/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population7,557
Population Density252 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates44.6167°, 27.3167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIalomița County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Amara

Amara is a small city in Romania (Ialomița County) with a population of 7,557. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Amara is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 227 business establishments.

Income: Amara vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,660
79% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)227

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates44.6167°N, 27.3167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 145 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 140 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 135 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 130 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 134 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 134 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 138 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 137 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 137 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 139 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 128 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 128 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 134 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 131 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 137 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 121 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 129 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 123 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 144 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Amara has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Amara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială "George Vâlsan" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Amara

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Supersonic Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Stres Radio manele, manele noi MP3 128 kbps
Voces Campi -Călărași hits, manele MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița manele MP3
Radio Oldies oldies MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Super Manele manele MP3
Super Popular petrecere, populară MP3

Museums in Amara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ialomița County Museum
National Museum of Agriculture

Libraries in Amara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipiului Slobozia0.0

Farmers Markets in Amara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Cuza-Voda
Piața Mare

Hotels in Amara

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diamant
Hotel Dana
Hotel Ialomița
Hotel Lebăda
Hotel Parc

Restaurants in Amara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amethyst Events

Theatres in Amara

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatrul de Vară Amara

Stadiums & Teams in Amara

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Airports Near Amara

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air Base-Medium Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
Alexeni Airfield-Small Airport
Belitsa Airfield-Small Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport
Kalugerene Airstrip-Small Airport
Kaynardzha Airfield-Small Airport
Luica Airfield-Small Airport
Mânăstirea Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Amara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poștal Amara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amara

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Schimbarea la Față”
Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe"
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Area
70.3 km² (27.2 mi²)
Founded
1882
Mayor
Ionuț-Valentin Moraru
Website
primaria-amara.ro

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amara

What is the population of Amara?

Amara has a population of 7,557 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 252 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.

Is Amara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,660, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Amara?

Amara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Amara?

There are 227 business establishments in the area.

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