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Castranova, Romania

Dolj · Romania

Castranova is a small town in Dolj, Romania with a population of 1,941. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
1,941 Population 32/sq mi density
472 ft Elevation 144 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Castranova

Castranova is a commune in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania with a population of 3,644 people. It is composed of two villages, Castranova and Puțuri.

People

Population1,941
Density32/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population1,941
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates44.1167°, 24.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDolj
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.7 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Castranova

Castranova is a small town in Romania (Dolj) with a population of 1,941. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Castranova is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Castranova vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castranova

Castranova has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3° 42.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -2.3° / 6.1° 33.6
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 12° 46.4
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.3° 48.7
May 17.5°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.6° 67.8
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.8° 74.6
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.2° 72.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 17° / 30.3° 47.0
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.6° 53.2
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.6° 50.8
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 48.2
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -2.6° / 3.8° 50.0
Castranova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 282 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates44.1167°N, 24.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Romania avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 127 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 131 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 126 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 108 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 130 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 129 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 123 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 142 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 144 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 140 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 50 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 128 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 129 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 121 km
Sep 17, 1991 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania M3.8 136 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 123 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 117 km
Sep 15, 1991 3 km NNE of Tople?, Romania M3.5 149 km
Jul 10, 2008 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania M3.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Castranova has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Castranova

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie music, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Marionet Online Radio classic rock, jazz MP3 192 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

Museums in Castranova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Museum
Art Museum
Elena Farago Memorial House
Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia
Museum of Oltenia. "Bania House" Ethnographic Department
Museum of Oltenia. History and Archaeology Department
Museum of Oltenia. Natural Sciences Department
Muzeul Vetre Strămoșești
Olt County Museum. Folk Pottery Department in Bals
Village Museum

Libraries in Castranova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană Alexandru și Aristia Aman0.0
Biblioteca Leu0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Petre Pandrea0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Librăria Elena Farago0.0

Farmers Markets in Castranova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hala de carne
Harmony Decor
Harmony Decor
Orizont
Piața 1 Mai
Piața 1 Mai
Piața Agroalimentară Balș
Piața Agroalimentară Sadova
Piața Brazda lui Novac
Piața Centrală
Piața Chiriac
Piața Gării
Piața Gării
Piata Imaia
Piața Mare
Piața Rovine
Piața Rovine
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Veche
Târgul Bucinișu
Târgul Municipal Zilnic

Gas Stations in Castranova

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Castranova

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Airports Near Castranova

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Dolna Mitropoliya Air BaseMedium Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Borovan AirstripSmall Airport
Brenitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Erden AirfieldSmall Airport
Grivitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Knezha AirstripSmall Airport
Koynare AirstripSmall Airport
Krivodol AirstripSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Slavovitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Sokolare Highway StripSmall Airport
StaroseltsiSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castranova

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Biserica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Castranova

What is the population of Castranova?

Castranova has a population of 1,941 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 60.1 square miles.

Is Castranova 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 Castranova?

Castranova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castranova?

There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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