Curpen, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Curpen is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 7,684. Elevation: 1,220 ft (372 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Curpen
Stănești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of ten villages: Alexeni, Bălani, Călești, Curpen, Măzăroi, Obreja, Pârvulești, Stănești, Vaidei and Vălari.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,684 |
| Population Density | 166 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1572°, 23.2590° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Curpen
Curpen is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 7,684. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1572°N, 23.2590°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Curpen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Curpen
3 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 | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Curpen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Stână Muzeu | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Curpen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Curpen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Lupeni |
Monuments in Curpen
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Curpen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Curpen
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Curpen
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Curpen
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserică | |
| Mănăstirea Sfântul Ilie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Curpen
What is the population of Curpen?
Curpen has a population of 7,684 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Curpen?
Curpen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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