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Drăgoieni, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Drăgoieni is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 830. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
830 Population 18/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.2 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 Drăgoieni

Drăgoieni

Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați.

People

Population830
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population830
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates45.0423°, 23.3361°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (918 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Drăgoieni

Drăgoieni is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 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.

The median household income in Drăgoieni is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Drăgoieni vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Drăgoieni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 272 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area46.4 sq mi (120.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates45.0423°N, 23.3361°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below Romania avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 75 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 12 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 16 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 15 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 139 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 73 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 16 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 21 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 140 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 17 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 145 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 70 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 84 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 8 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 89 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 122 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 81 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 150 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 25 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Drăgoieni has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Drăgoieni

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 Drăgoieni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum
"Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House
"Maria Apostol" Museum Collection
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House
Art Museum
Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection
Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu
Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj
Lainici Monastery Museum Collection
Muzeul Cula Cartianu
Sacelu Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Drăgoieni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu0.0
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Drăgoieni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală

Train Stations in Drăgoieni

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lunca Budieni

Gas Stations in Drăgoieni

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Succes Oil
Succes Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Drăgoieni

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Ski Resorts Near Drăgoieni

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 Drăgoieni

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Drăgoieni

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserica Nouă Drăgoeni
Biserica Veche Drăgoeni

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Area
161.0 km² (62.1 mi²)
Founded
1406
Postal Code
210101–210260
Mayor
Marcel Laurențiu Romanescu
Website
targujiu.ro
Twinned With
Forbach, Lauchhammer, Noci, Pendik, Yambol

🇷🇴 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 Drăgoieni

What is the population of Drăgoieni?

Drăgoieni has a population of 830 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.

Is Drăgoieni 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 Drăgoieni?

Drăgoieni 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. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Drăgoieni?

There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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