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Calafat, Romania
Dolj · Romania
Calafat is a small city in Dolj, Romania with a population of 18,643. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calafat
Calafat is a city in Dolj County, southern Romania, in the region of Oltenia. It lies on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian city of Vidin, to which it is linked by the Calafat-Vidin Bridge, opened in 2013. After the destruction of the bridges of late antiquity, for centuries Calafat was connected with the southern bank of the Danube by boat, and later by ferryboat.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 18,643 |
| Population Density | 186 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9907°, 22.9333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Dolj |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.6 inches (575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,256 |
About Calafat
Calafat is a small city in Romania (Dolj) with a population of 18,643. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Calafat vs Romania
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Income
| Median HH Income | $14,256 |
| 81% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 559 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Calafat
Calafat has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 100.3 sq mi (259.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9907°N, 22.9333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Calafat has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Calafat
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegiul Tehnic Ștefan Milcu | College | - | , |
Schools in Calafat
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Generală Nr. 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Gimnazială nr. 2 Constantin Gerotă | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calafat
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Lagoshevtsi (BG) | ambient, folk | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Calafat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Ethnography Museum | ||||
| Cruciform barrack | ||||
| Konaka | ||||
| Palatul Marincu - Muzeul de Artă și Etnografie Calafat | ||||
| The Cruciform barrack | ||||
| Епиграфски музей | ||||
| Къща на срещите |
Libraries in Calafat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipală George Șt. Marincu | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека към читалище "Просвета" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calafat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Bulgarilor | |||||
| Piața Calafatului | |||||
| Piata Desa | |||||
| Piața Desa | |||||
| Piața Poiana Mare | |||||
| Piața publică - public marketplace | |||||
| пазар | |||||
| Съботен пазар |
Hotels in Calafat
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calafat
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Calafat
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Calafat
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Calafat
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Calafat
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calafat
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calafat
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calafat
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calafat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Calafat
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stara Planina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Calafat
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Erden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krivodol Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Medovnitsa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Montana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vidin Smurdan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vratsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Calafat
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fancourier | |
| Oficiu poștal Nr. 1 Calafat |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calafat
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Sfântul Nicolae | |
| Biserica Sfintii Imparati Constantin si Elena |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Calafat?
Calafat has a population of 18,643 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 100.3 square miles.
Is Calafat expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Calafat?
Calafat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Calafat?
There are 559 business establishments in the area.