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Calapăru, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Calapăru is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 661. Elevation: 463 ft (141 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
661 Population 13/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Calapăru

Calapăru

Borăscu is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Baniu, Borăscu, Calapăru, Gura-Menți, Menții din Dos, Miluta, and Scorușu.

People

Population661
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Population661
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates44.6833°, 23.3333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Calapăru

Calapăru is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 661. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Calapăru is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Calapăru vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Calapăru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 287 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates44.6833°N, 23.3333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
25% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 77 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 48 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 51 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 45 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 136 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 109 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 136 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 42 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 48 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 48 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 45 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 106 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 74 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 77 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 138 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 135 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 106 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 133 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 46 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Calapăru has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Calapăru

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie music, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Badita Popular folk, manele MP3 128 kbps
Sud Radio -Craiova 97.4 FM local news, local radio MP3
Sound Four You -Craiova 128.0 DAB 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Craiova 97,4 FM news, pop MP3 128 kbps
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 Calapăru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Constantin Radulescu-Motru" Memorial House
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House
Cernăteștilor Kula Museum
Ethnografic Collection
Gura Motrului Monastery Museum Collection
Strehaia Monastery Museum Collection
Village Collection
Village Collection
Village Museum

Libraries in Calapăru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librărie0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Calapăru

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Calapăru

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Calapăru

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
130 m (427 ft)
Founded
1499
Postal Code
217520
Mayor
Constantin Popescu
Website
turceni.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 Calapăru

What is the population of Calapăru?

Calapăru has a population of 661 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 51.4 square miles.

Is Calapăru 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 Calapăru?

Calapăru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Calapăru?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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