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Criva de Jos, Romania

Olt · Romania

Criva de Jos is a small town in Olt, Romania with a population of 563. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
563 Population 16/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Criva de Jos

Criva de Jos

Piatra-Olt is a town in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. The town administers five villages: Bistrița Nouă, Criva de Jos, Criva de Sus, Enoșești, and Piatra. The town is an important railway station and road intersection. It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

People

Population563
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population563
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates44.3703°, 24.3142°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceOlt
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Criva de Jos

Criva de Jos is a small town in Romania (Olt) with a population of 563. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Criva de Jos is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Criva de Jos vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Criva de Jos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates44.3703°N, 24.3142°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Romania avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 120 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 123 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 120 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 145 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 125 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 96 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 123 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 134 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 116 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 104 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 64 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 126 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 124 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 119 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 145 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 94 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 107 km
Feb 1, 2005 5 km SSE of ?imon, Romania M3.5 146 km
Jul 10, 2008 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania M3.4 133 km
Jun 27, 2008 5 km NE of Tele?ti, Romania M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Criva de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Criva de Jos

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Marionet Online Radio classic rock, jazz MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Criva de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boian Plain Museum
Brancoveni Monastery Museum
Casa Memorială Nicolae Ceaușescu
Centrul Militar Slatina
Cetatea Geto Dacică
Clocociov Monastery Museum
Colecția de Arheologie și Etnografie
Museum
Olt County Museum
Olt County Museum. Folk Pottery Department in Bals

Libraries in Criva de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană „Ion Minulescu”0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Petre Pandrea0.0
Librăria Nicolae Titulescu0.0

Farmers Markets in Criva de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară Balș
Piața Frații Buzești
Piata Imaia
PIATA ZAHANA

Stadiums & Teams in Criva de Jos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Criva de Jos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Vabel AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Criva de Jos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Criva de Jos
Biserica Criva de Sus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
76.8 km² (29.7 mi²)
Founded
1529
Postal Code
235500
Mayor
Nicușor Rada
Website
primariapiatraolt.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Criva de Jos

What is the population of Criva de Jos?

Criva de Jos has a population of 563 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles.

Is Criva de Jos 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 Criva de Jos?

Criva de Jos 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 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Criva de Jos?

There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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