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Buşteni, Romania

Prahova · Romania

Buşteni is a small city in Prahova, Romania with a population of 9,906. Elevation: 2,953 ft (900 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,906 Population 259/sq mi density
2,953 ft Elevation 900 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Buşteni

Buşteni

Bușteni is a small mountain town in the north of Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is located in the Prahova Valley, at the bottom of the Bucegi Mountains, that have a maximum altitude of 2,505 m (8,219 ft). Its name literally means tree-logs in Romanian. One village, Poiana Țapului, is administratively part of the town, formerly a separate commune prior to 1950. According to the 2021 census, it has 8,368 inhabitants.

People

Population9,906
Density259/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Population9,906
Population Density259 / sq mi
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Coordinates45.4000°, 25.5333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvincePrahova
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Buşteni

Buşteni is a small city in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 9,906. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet (900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Buşteni is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 297 business establishments.

Income: Buşteni vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)297

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buşteni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below Romania avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Area38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates45.4000°N, 25.5333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Romania avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

425 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 M7.0 101 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 106 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 91 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 51 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 101 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 88 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 60 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 77 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 90 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 93 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 64 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 76 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 88 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 88 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 97 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 80 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 99 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 82 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 56 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
June 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Buşteni has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Buşteni

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială Cezar Petrescu - - - -
Școala generală nr. 1 Nestor Ureche - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buşteni

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zu top 40 AAC+ 96 kbps
Magic Fm 70s, 80s AAC 80 kbps
Europa FM music, news AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Europa FM-AAC - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Brașov - MP3 192 kbps
OZONE.fm adult contemporary, campina AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio România Actualități music, news AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Sláger Rádió -Slager FM Sepsiszentgyörgy/Sfântu Gheorghe 105.9 FM etnic, local news MP3 320 kbps
Sonic România contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps
Muscel FM 94.1 dance, dance pop AAC 64 kbps
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Transilvania - MP3 128 kbps
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Super Fm Manele Prahova manele MP3 128 kbps
Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere etno, petrecere MP3 192 kbps
Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele manele MP3 192 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Buşteni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Bucegi Natural Park" Museum
"Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House
"George Enescu" Memorial House
"Muresianu's House" Museum
"Muresianu's House" Museum
"Princely House" Museum
"Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House
"Ştefan Baciu" Memorial House
"The First Romanian School" Museum
"The First Romanian School" Museum
Brasov Art Museum
Brasov Art Museum
Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu”
Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia)
Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
County History Museum
County History Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection
Evangelical Parish House. Silverware Museum Collection
Galeria Metaxa Brașov
Galeria Metaxa Brașov
Hunting Museum of the Carpathian Mountains
Ialomicioara Cave
Maps Museum
Medieval Custom Museum
Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation
Museum of Brasov Urban Civilisation
Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului"
Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism
Muzeul Amintirilor din Comunism
Muzeul Casa Domenască Brebu
Muzeul Național Bran
Muzeul Rezervației Bucegi Sinaia
Peleș National Museum
Săcele Ethnographic Museum
Săcele Ethnographic Museum
Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Sinaia railway model exhibition
Village Museum
Village Museum of the Bran Area
VR Tours Brasov
VR Tours Brasov

Libraries in Buşteni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuga Public Library0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu"0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Gheorghe Barițiu" Secția 6 Tineret și Copii0.0
Biblioteca Județeană George Barițiu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană George Barițiu0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Săcele Victor Tudoran0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Săcele Victor Tudoran0.0
Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva0.0
Centrul Multicultural "George Barițiu"0.0
Imprim Library0.0
Imprim Library0.0
Librăria DIDI0.0
Librăria Prichindel0.0

Farmers Markets in Buşteni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Electroprecizia market
Festivalul Cașcavelei Valea Doftanei
Flea market
Minimarket
Minimarket
Piață
Piață
Piata Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni
Piața Astra
Piața Astra
Piața Cartier Izvor
Piața centrală Sinaia
Piața Star
Piața Traian
Piața Traian
Târg
Trianon

Hotels in Buşteni

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandros
Caraiman
Casa Freya - Bușteni
Hostel Premium Travel
Hotel Belmont
Hotel Casa Albă
Hotel Kalinder
Hotel Pârâul Rece
Hotel Peștera
Hotel Silva
Iri
Mărășești
Pensiunea Clasic
Pensiunea Nicola
Vila Octavian

Restaurants in Buşteni

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autoservire K La Mama
Bistri Floare de vis
Canta Cuisine
Casa Ancuței
Casa Țărănească
Dor de Munte
Eidolon
Ermitage
Grigo's Green
Irish House
La Andutu
La Ion
Magic House
Nababu' Restaurant
New Miorița
Pizzerie restaurant Alicia
Popas Poiana
Restaurant grill express pizzerie
Restaurant Kalinder
Restaurant La Etaj
Restaurant Silva
ROA
Terasa Valea Spumoasă

Cafes in Buşteni

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5 to go
Cofee
Tango cafe

Monuments in Buşteni

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crucea Eroilor de pe Muntele Caraiman
Monument - Cruce din piatră

Castles in Buşteni

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castelul Cantacuzino

Theme Parks in Buşteni

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fun Park

Clinics in Buşteni

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanatoriul balneoclimateric pentru copii Bușteni

Dentists in Buşteni

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Stone

Train Stations in Buşteni

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bușteni

Bus Stations in Buşteni

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RO #1238543972

Banks in Buşteni

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CEC Bank
Creditcoop Banca Cooperatista Flamura Ploiesti
Raiffeisen Bank

Shopping Malls in Buşteni

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coștila Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Buşteni

TeamLeagueDivision
Stadion ICIM
Teren Sport Liceu Șaguna

Ski Resorts Near Buşteni

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Azuga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Poiana Brașov 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Buşteni

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești Airfield-Small Airport
Casa Teo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ciolpani Airfield-Small Airport
Florin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Geamăna Airfield-Small Airport
Ghimbav Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield-Small Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield-Small Airport
Prejmer Aerodrome-Small Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome-Small Airport
Şirna Tăriceni Airfield-Small Airport
Topoloveni Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Buşteni

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiu poștal Bușteni

Treatment Centers in Buşteni

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Affidea
Bioclinica
CentroKinetic
Centrul de sănătate Bran
Clinica Sante
Kamiva Med
Medivers
Neomed
Poliana
Regina Maria
RMN Diagnostica
Synevo
Vivamed

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buşteni

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica baptistă Bușteni
Biserica de lemn
Biserica Domnească Nașterea Maicii Domnului - Bușteni
Biserica penticostală Maranata
Biserica Peșterii Ialomiței
Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel
Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel
Capela
Mănăstirea Caraiman - Biserica nouă
Schitul Peștera

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
875 m (2,871 ft)
Area
75.3 km² (29.1 mi²)
Founded
1790
Postal Code
105500
Mayor
Emanoil Savin
Website
orasul-busteni.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 Buşteni

What is the population of Buşteni?

Buşteni has a population of 9,906 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles.

Is Buşteni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Buşteni?

Buşteni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buşteni?

There are 297 business establishments in the area.

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