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Cărpeniș, Romania

Arges · Romania

Cărpeniș is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 596. Elevation: 1,706 ft (520 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
596 Population 19/sq mi density
1,706 ft Elevation 520 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 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 Cărpeniș

Cărpeniș

Cepari is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Cărpeniș, Ceparii Pământeni, Ceparii Ungureni, Morăști, Șendrulești, Urluiești, Valea Măgurei, and Zamfirești.

People

Population596
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Population596
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Coordinates45.2266°, 24.5122°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Cărpeniș

Cărpeniș is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 596. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

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

Income: Cărpeniș vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cărpeniș experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.2266°N, 24.5122°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 104 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 133 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 146 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 142 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 105 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 109 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 138 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 138 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 150 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 150 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 80 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 140 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 135 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 137 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 140 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 140 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 140 km
Jan 10, 2012 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 142 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 114 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
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 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
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

Cărpeniș has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. 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 Cărpeniș

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 Cărpeniș

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Anton Pann" Memorial House
"Aurelian Sacerdoțeanu" Vâlcea County Museum
"Nicolae Balcescu" Memorial Museum
"Simian House" Art Museum
Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble
Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean
Cozia Monastery Museum Collection
Curtea de Argeș City Museum
Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Curtea de Argeș Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Expozitie de costume populare
Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Poienari Fortress
Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area

Libraries in Cărpeniș

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu0.0
Biblioteca Cepari0.0
Biblioteca comunală Arefu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șuici0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Biblioteca Orașului Călimănești0.0

Farmers Markets in Cărpeniș

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goranu flea market
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piata Agroalimentară Ivancea
Piata Agroalimentara Posada
Piața Căciulata
Piața Centrală
Piața Nord
Piața Ostroveni

Stadiums & Teams in Cărpeniș

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cărpeniș

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cărpeniș

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cărpeniș

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med
Pedromed Recovery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cărpeniș

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
446 m (1,463 ft)
Postal Code
247040

🇷🇴 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 Cărpeniș

What is the population of Cărpeniș?

Cărpeniș has a population of 596 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles.

Is Cărpeniș 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 Cărpeniș?

Cărpeniș has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cărpeniș?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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