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Căpățânenii Pământeni, Romania

Arges · Romania

Căpățânenii Pământeni is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 586. Elevation: 2,005 ft (611 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
586 Population 19/sq mi density
2,005 ft Elevation 611 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,256 median income

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About Căpățânenii Pământeni

Căpățânenii Pământeni

Arefu is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arefu, Căpățânenii Pământeni, and Căpățânenii Ungureni.

People

Population586
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Population586
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Coordinates45.3167°, 24.6500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall164.5 inches (418 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Căpățânenii Pământeni

Căpățânenii Pământeni is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet (611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Căpățânenii Pământeni is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Căpățânenii Pământeni vs Romania

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Căpățânenii Pământeni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below Romania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.3167°N, 24.6500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Romania avg
Snowfall 164.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 116 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 121 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 144 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 129 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 133 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 117 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 121 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 150 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 148 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 125 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 128 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 138 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 136 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 126 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 137 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 68 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 144 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Căpățânenii Pământeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Căpățânenii Pământeni

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PlayRadio Urban — AAC 192 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
METRONOM FM — OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Căpățânenii Pământeni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble
Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean
Curtea de Argeș City Museum
Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Curtea de Argeș Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Ethnography Museum
Expozitie de costume populare
Mediaeval Art Exhibition
Poienari Fortress
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Căpățânenii Pământeni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Cepari0.0
Biblioteca comunală Arefu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șuici0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0

Farmers Markets in Căpățânenii Pământeni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chivu COM
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piata Agroalimentară Ivancea
Piata Agroalimentara Posada

Restaurants in Căpățânenii Pământeni

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Belvedere

Gas Stations in Căpățânenii Pământeni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronor Arefu

Stadiums & Teams in Căpățânenii Pământeni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Căpățânenii Pământeni

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Geamăna Airfield—Small Airport
Măgura Airfield—Small Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield—Small Airport
Topoloveni Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Căpățânenii Pământeni

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
694 m (2,277 ft)
Founded
1546
Postal Code
117040

🇷🇴 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 Căpățânenii Pământeni

What is the population of Căpățânenii Pământeni?

Căpățânenii Pământeni has a population of 586 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles.

Is Căpățânenii Pământeni 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 Căpățânenii Pământeni?

Căpățânenii Pământeni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 164.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Căpățânenii Pământeni?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Corbeni 5,613 pop · 1.2 mi Bucșenești 1,058 pop · 1.2 mi Arefu 1,300 pop · 2.7 mi Oeștii Pământeni 1,448 pop · 4.5 mi Bărăști 1,099 pop · 5.1 mi Brăduleţ 2,130 pop · 6.1 mi Albeștii Ungureni 2,251 pop · 6.4 mi Sălătrucu 2,251 pop · 6.6 mi Nucşoara 1,687 pop · 6.6 mi Şuici 2,897 pop · 7.3 mi Albeştii Pământeni 5,815 pop · 7.6 mi Dobrotu 1,021 pop · 7.6 mi Corbi 4,381 pop · 7.6 mi Valea Danului 3,089 pop · 9.2 mi
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