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Craiova, Romania
Dolj · Romania
Craiova is a large city in Dolj, Romania with a population of 234,140. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Craiova
Craiova is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 234,140 |
| Population Density | 4,809 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3167°, 23.8000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Dolj |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.3 inches (693 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.1 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,256 |
About Craiova
Craiova is a large city in Romania (Dolj) with a population of 234,140. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Craiova vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,256 |
| 81% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 365 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 30 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Craiova
Craiova 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3167°N, 23.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Craiova has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Craiova
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Agronomie | University | — | — |
| Campus Mecanică | University | — | — |
| Campus Medicină | University | — | — |
| Facultatea de Agronomie | University | — | — |
| Facultatea de Automatică, Calculatoare și Electronică | College | — | — |
| Facultatea de Educație Fizică și Sport | College | — | — |
| Facultatea de Medicină | University | — | — |
| Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie | University | — | — |
| Universitatea de Medicină si Farmacie din Craiova - Clădirea Nouă | University | — | Visit → |
| Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Craiova - Clădirea Veche | University | — | Visit → |
| Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Craiova - Corp A Extindere | University | — | Visit → |
| Universitatea din Craiova | University | — | — |
| Universitatea Spiru Haret | College | — | — |
Schools in Craiova
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceul Teologic Adventist | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Transporturi Căi Ferate | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Teoretic Tudor Arghezi | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Sfântul Dumitru | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Transporturi Căi Ferate | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Constantin Brâncuși | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Nicolae Titulescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Sfântu Gheorghe | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Mihai Eminescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Nicolae Bălcescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Sfântul Gheorghe | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Specială Sfântul Mina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Tehnic Costin D. Nenițescu | — | — | — | — |
| Greenwich School of English | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Decebal | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Alexandru Macedonski | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul de Industrie Alimentară | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul cu Program Sportiv Petrache Trișcu | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Special Beethoven | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Charles Laugier | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul George Bibescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Lascăr Catargiu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Româno-Britanică | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Economic Gheorghe Chițu - Sediul 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Anton Pann | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Ion Țuculescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială nr. 29 "Nicolae Romanescu" | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Terraveda | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Voltaire | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Postliceală Sanitară Queen Elizabeth | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Postliceală Sanitară Christiana | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Postliceală Edunet | — | — | — | — |
| Scoala Gimnaziala Nicolae Romanescu nr 29 | — | — | — | — |
| After school Art | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Elena Cuza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Carol I | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Mircea Eliade | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Frații Buzești | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Gheorghe Țițeica | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Militar Tudor Vladimirescu | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Economic Gheoghe Chițu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială nr. 29 "Nicolae Romanescu" Corp B | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Ștefan Odobleja | — | — | — | — |
| Grup Școlar Traian Vuia | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Traian | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Teoretic Henri Coandă | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Matei Basarab | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul de Arte Marin Sorescu | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Ștefan Velovan | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Energetic | — | — | — | — |
| Liceul Tehnologic Auto | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Mihai Viteazul | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Craiova
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 Craiova
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 |
Libraries in Craiova
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Județeană Alexandru și Aristia Aman | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Leu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orășenească "Mircea Rădină" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universității din Craiova | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universității din Craiova | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria Elena Farago | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Craiova
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hala de carne | |||||
| Harmony Decor | |||||
| Harmony Decor | |||||
| Orizont | |||||
| Piața 1 Mai | |||||
| Piața 1 Mai | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Segarcea | |||||
| Piața Brazda lui Novac | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Chiriac | |||||
| Piața Gării | |||||
| Piața Gării | |||||
| Piața Mare | |||||
| Piața Rovine | |||||
| Piața Rovine | |||||
| Piața Valea Roșie | |||||
| Piața Valea Roșie | |||||
| Piața Veche | |||||
| Târgul Municipal Zilnic |
Hotels in Craiova
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Craiova
82 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Craiova
33 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Craiova
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Craiova
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Craiova
19 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Craiova
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Craiova
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Craiova
50 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Craiova
18 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Craiova
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Craiova
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Craiova
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Craiova
34 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Craiova
73 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Craiova
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Craiova
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Craiova
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Craiova
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Selanovtsi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slavovitsa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Craiova
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Craiova 7 - Ghișeu 2 | |
| Direcția Regională a Poștei | |
| Of.Postal 7 | |
| Oficiu Poștal 7 Ghișeu 2 | |
| Oficiul Poștal 1 | |
| Oficiul Poștal 3 | |
| Oficiul Poștal 8 | |
| Oficiul Poștal Craiova 3 | |
| Poșta Rovine |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Craiova
112 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Aeroport | |
| Biserica Bucovăț | |
| Biserica Buna Vestire | |
| Biserica Buna Vestire | |
| Biserica Duminica Tuturor Sfinților | |
| Biserica Duminica Tuturor Sfinților | |
| Biserica Eroii Neamului | |
| Biserica Eroii Neamului | |
| Biserica Evanghelică Luterană | |
| Biserica Evanghelică Luterană | |
| Biserica Greco-Catolică Buna Vestire | |
| Biserica Greco-Catolică Buna Vestire | |
| Biserica Hagi Enuș | |
| Biserica Hagi Enuș | |
| Biserica Hagi Enuș |
Quick Facts
Around Craiova
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Craiova
4 places within 15 km
- • Castelul Fermecat
- • Galeria ElectroPutere
- • Dealul Solomon
- • Podul Suspendat
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Craiova
What is the population of Craiova?
Craiova has a population of 234,140 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 4,809 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.
Is Craiova 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 Craiova?
Craiova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Craiova?
There are 365 business establishments in the area, including 73 restaurants and food service locations.