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Bârsești, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Bârsești is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 696. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bârsești
Bârsești is a commune located in Vrancea County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bârsești and Topești, and also included Negrilești before it split off as a separate commune in 2003.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 696 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0500°, 23.2333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Bârsești
Bârsești is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 696. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Bârsești vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 21 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0500°N, 23.2333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Bârsești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bârsești
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grupul Școlar Bârsești | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bârsești
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 Bârsești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Bârsești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bârsești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Hotels in Bârsești
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bârsești
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bârsești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bârsești
5 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bârsești
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bârsești
What is the population of Bârsești?
Bârsești has a population of 696 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.
Is Bârsești 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 Bârsești?
Bârsești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bârsești?
There are 21 business establishments in the area.