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Cetatea Veche, Romania

Călărași County · Romania

Cetatea Veche is a small town in Călărași County, Romania with a population of 875. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
875 Population 28/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Cetatea Veche

Chiselet – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Călărași, w gminie Chiselet. W 2011 roku liczyła 3392 mieszkańców.

People

Population875
Density28/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population875
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates44.1340°, 26.7659°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCălărași County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (532 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Cetatea Veche

Cetatea Veche is a small town in Romania (Călărași County) with a population of 875. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Cetatea Veche is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Cetatea Veche vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cetatea Veche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates44.1340°N, 26.7659°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 150 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 149 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 132 km
Mar 17, 2004 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania M4.5 145 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 145 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 136 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 134 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 81 km
Apr 4, 2005 0 km NW of Bozioru, Romania M4.2 141 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 124 km
Mar 29, 2014 3 km N of Corbu, Romania M4.1 141 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 31 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 53 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 128 km
May 17, 2005 2 km SW of P?ltineni, Romania M3.9 144 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 127 km
Apr 22, 2004 0 km ESE of Furtune?ti, Romania M3.8 150 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 127 km
Jul 16, 2008 2 km E of Bâsca Rozilei, Romania M3.7 150 km
Apr 22, 2005 2 km NE of P?ltineni, Romania M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in

Cetatea Veche has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Cetatea Veche

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Voces Campi -stația Oltenița hits, manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cetatea Veche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Sahia" Memorial House
Art Museum of Oltenița City
Ethnographic Museum "Danube fishing and boat-building"
Gumelnița Civilization Museum
Historical Museum
Muzeul Flacăra

Libraries in Cetatea Veche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oltenita0.0

Farmers Markets in Cetatea Veche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Общински пазар

Stadiums & Teams in Cetatea Veche

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cetatea Veche

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBBULarge Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Alexeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Bazan AirstripSmall Airport
Bedzhene AirstripSmall Airport
Belitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Blagoevo AirfieldSmall Airport
Borisovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Branichevo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Comana AirstripSmall Airport
Doyrantsi AirstripSmall Airport
Gagu Zenair AirfieldSmall Airport
Grădiștea AirfieldSmall Airport
Kalugerene AirstripSmall Airport
Kaynardzha AirfieldSmall Airport
Krivnya Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Luica AirfieldSmall Airport
Mânăstirea AirfieldSmall Airport
Nikola Kozlevo AirstripSmall Airport
Nikolovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Orlyak AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruse AirportROUSmall Airport
Staro Selishte AirfieldSmall Airport
Tervel AirstripSmall Airport
Zavet AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Founded
1597
Postal Code
917030

🇷🇴 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 Cetatea Veche

What is the population of Cetatea Veche?

Cetatea Veche has a population of 875 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles.

Is Cetatea Veche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cetatea Veche?

Cetatea Veche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cetatea Veche?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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