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Crăguești, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Crăguești is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 566. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
566 Population 11/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Crăguești

Crăguești

Șișești is a commune located in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Cărămidaru, Ciovârnășani, Cocorova, Crăguești, Noapteșa, and Șișești.

People

Population566
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population566
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Coordinates44.7600°, 22.7732°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Crăguești

Crăguești is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 566. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Crăguești is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Crăguești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 268 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates44.7600°N, 22.7732°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 51 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 32 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 148 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 52 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 45 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 118 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 144 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 92 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 150 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 95 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 91 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 43 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 142 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 68 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 145 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 149 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 46 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 31 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 146 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Crăguești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Crăguești

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
95.7 BIG FM (US) oldies AAC
Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM local, local news MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Crăguești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
"Iron Gate Hydropower Station" Exhibition
"Iron Gates" Region Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Arheoloski muzej Djerdapa
Art Museum
Complexul arhitectonic Ada-Kaleh
Museul Hidrocentralei Porțile de Fier

Libraries in Crăguești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0
Centru Cultural Godeanu0.0

Farmers Markets in Crăguești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazarul Dunărea
Piata Centrala Motru
Piața Crihala
Piața Meva
Piața Mircea
Piața Mircea

Stadiums & Teams in Crăguești

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Ski Resorts Near Crăguești

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wolfsberg Ski 0.0 $0
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0

Airports Near Crăguești

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bor AirportSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crăguești

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Crăguești

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Founded
1571
Postal Code
227315

🇷🇴 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 Crăguești

What is the population of Crăguești?

Crăguești has a population of 566 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 51.8 square miles.

Is Crăguești expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Crăguești?

Crăguești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Crăguești?

There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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