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Arpaşu de Jos, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Arpaşu de Jos is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 2,733. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,733 Population 83/sq mi density
1,329 ft Elevation 405 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Arpaşu de Jos

Arpaşu de Jos

Arpașu de Jos is a commune located in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arpașu de Jos, Arpașu de Sus (Felsőárpás) and Nou Român.

People

Population2,733
Density83/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Population2,733
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Coordinates45.7833°, 24.6167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.0 inches (81 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Arpaşu de Jos

Arpaşu de Jos is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 2,733. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Arpaşu de Jos is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Arpaşu de Jos vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arpaşu de Jos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates45.7833°N, 24.6167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 134 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 127 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 131 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 142 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 140 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 132 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 133 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 150 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 140 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 130 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 145 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 84 km
Apr 4, 2004 14 km E of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 143 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 135 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 138 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 134 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 140 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 143 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 131 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Arpaşu de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Arpaşu de Jos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnaziala Viorel Cucu Paltin
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Radio Stations near Arpaşu de Jos

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, religios MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro chansons françaises, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
goFM top hits MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Arpaşu de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Badea Cartan" Memorial Collection
"Dr. Gheorghe Telea-Bologa" Memorial Cultural Centre
"Hartibaciu Valley" Museum
"Metropolitan Antonie Plamadeala" Collection - Brâncoveanu Monastery
Avrig Museum
Church Objects Collections of St. Nicholas' Church
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Muzeul Cârța
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Religious Art Collection of "Saint Nicholas" Church

Libraries in Arpaşu de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Poliția Agnita0.0

Farmers Markets in Arpaşu de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla

Train Stations in Arpaşu de Jos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arpaș

Ski Resorts Near Arpaşu de Jos

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arpaşu de Jos

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arpaşu de Jos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
410 m (1,345 ft)
Founded
1223
Postal Code
557015

🇷🇴 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 Arpaşu de Jos

What is the population of Arpaşu de Jos?

Arpaşu de Jos has a population of 2,733 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.

Is Arpaşu de Jos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Arpaşu de Jos?

Arpaşu de Jos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 32.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arpaşu de Jos?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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