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Crăciunești, Romania

Maramureş · Romania

Crăciunești is a small town in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 1,525. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,525 Population 111/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
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 Crăciunești

Crăciunești

Crăciunești is a commune in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Budiu Mic (Hagymásbodon), Ciba (Csiba), Cinta (Fintaháza), Cornești (Somosd), Crăciunești, Foi (Folyfalva), Nicolești (Káposztásszentmiklós), and Tirimioara (Kisteremi). Ciba, Foi, and Nicolești were established in 2006.

People

Population1,525
Density111/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population1,525
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates47.9555°, 23.9827°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMaramureş
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,290 mm)
Annual Snowfall53.1 inches (135 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Crăciunești

Crăciunești is a small town in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 1,525. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Crăciunești is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Crăciunești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Crăciunești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates47.9555°N, 23.9827°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above Romania avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 79 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 75 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 75 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 29 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 103 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Crăciunești has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Crăciunești

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romania Sighet etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sighet FM talk MP3 128 kbps
Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Crăciunești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Bishop Gavril de Barsana" Museum of Icons and Rare Books
"Ellie Wiesel" Memorial House - Museum of Jewish Culture in the Maramures Region
"Havrelo Clempus" Memorial House
Casa memorială "Elie Wiesel"
Ethnographic Museum of Maramures
House-Museum “Dr. Ioan Mihalyi de Apsa”, Art Gallery
Hutsul Bryndzia Museum
Ilie Lazar Memorial House
Maramureș Museum
Maramureș Village Museum
Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance
Memorialul victimelor comunismului
Museum of Archeology and History
Museum of Mountain Ecology and History of Nature Use in the Ukrainian Carpathians
Muzeul de Științele Naturii
Музей І. Маргітича
Музей соли

Libraries in Crăciunești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca municipală "Laurențiu Ulici"0.0
Library-branch #180.0

Farmers Markets in Crăciunești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ринок
Ринок

Ski Resorts Near Crăciunești

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 $0
Șuior 0.0 $0
Drahobrat 0.0 $0
Буковель 0.0 $0

Airports Near Crăciunești

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia MareSmall Airport
Copalnic-Manastur AirfieldSmall Airport
Mujdeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Rona de Sus AirfieldSmall Airport
Săcălășeni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1385
Postal Code
437051

🇷🇴 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 Crăciunești

What is the population of Crăciunești?

Crăciunești has a population of 1,525 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Crăciunești 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 Crăciunești?

Crăciunești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Crăciunești?

There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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