Bumbeşti-Jiu, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Bumbeşti-Jiu is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 7,684. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 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 Bumbeşti-Jiu
Bumbești-Jiu is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania, on the river Jiu. It administers four villages: Curtișoara, Lăzărești, Pleșa and Tetila. It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,684 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1667°, 23.4000° |
| 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 Bumbeşti-Jiu
Bumbeşti-Jiu is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 7,684. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 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 Bumbeşti-Jiu
Bumbeşti-Jiu 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 | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 129.9 sq mi (336.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1667°N, 23.4000°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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Bumbeşti-Jiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Bumbeşti-Jiu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liceul tehnologic Baia de Fier | College | - | , |
Radio Stations near Bumbeşti-Jiu
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 Bumbeşti-Jiu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Mining Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Muzeul Instalatorului Român | ||||
| Muzeul Mineritului | ||||
| Sacelu Museum Collection | ||||
| Stână Muzeu | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Bumbeşti-Jiu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bumbeşti-Jiu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan | |||||
| Piața | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Lupeni |
Hotels in Bumbeşti-Jiu
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bumbeşti-Jiu
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bumbeşti-Jiu
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bumbeşti-Jiu
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bumbeşti-Jiu
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bumbeşti-Jiu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bumbeşti-Jiu
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 Bumbeşti-Jiu
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bumbeşti-Jiu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserică | |
| Biserică Ortodoxă Sfântul Ilie | |
| Mănăstirea Vișina |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Bumbeşti-Jiu?
Bumbeşti-Jiu has a population of 7,684 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 129.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bumbeşti-Jiu?
Bumbeşti-Jiu 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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