Bălăneşti, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Bălăneşti is a mid-size city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 73,545. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bălăneşti
Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați.
People
Climate
| Population | 73,545 |
| Population Density | 1,760 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0613°, 23.3938° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Bălăneşti
Bălăneşti is a mid-size city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 73,545. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Bălăneşti
Bălăneşti has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0613°N, 23.3938°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Bălăneşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Bălăneşti
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bălăneşti
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| "Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Sacelu Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Bălăneşti
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bălăneşti
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Stadiums & Teams in Bălăneşti
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bălăneşti
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bălăneşti
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Bălăneşti?
Bălăneşti has a population of 73,545 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,760 people per square mile, spread across 41.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bălăneşti?
Bălăneşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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