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Fărcașu de Jos, Romania

Olt · Romania

Fărcașu de Jos is a small town in Olt, Romania with a population of 1,876. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,876 Population 80/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.5 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 Fărcașu de Jos

Fărcașu de Jos

Fărcașele is a commune in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Fărcașele, Fărcașu de Jos, Ghimpați and Hotărani.

People

Population1,876
Density80/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population1,876
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates44.1354°, 24.4590°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceOlt
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Fărcașu de Jos

Fărcașu de Jos is a small town in Romania (Olt) with a population of 1,876. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Fărcașu de Jos is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Fărcașu de Jos vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Fărcașu de Jos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 284 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates44.1354°N, 24.4590°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Romania avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M5.6 146 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 150 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 147 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 123 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 150 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 150 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 142 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 125 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 36 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 150 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 144 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 122 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 134 km
Aug 26, 1993 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M3.5 148 km
Jun 27, 2008 5 km NE of Tele?ti, Romania M3.3 144 km
Feb 2, 1996 3 km SSW of Pravets, Bulgaria M3.3 150 km
Aug 28, 2000 10 km WNW of Dryanovo, Bulgaria M3.3 144 km
Jan 11, 2008 3 km SE of ?elaru, Romania M3.2 78 km
Jun 9, 1993 1 km NW of Botevgrad, Bulgaria M3.1 147 km
Apr 23, 1993 5 km N of Etropole, Bulgaria M3.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Fărcașu de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Fărcașu de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Iancu Jianu" Memorial House
Boian Plain Museum
Boianu Ethnographic Museum Complex
Brancoveni Monastery Museum
Cetatea Geto Dacică
Colecția de Arheologie și Etnografie
Documentary Exhibition "Military Priests of the Olt County"
Museum
Museum of Romanati
Museum of Romanati. Fine Arts Department
Punct Muzeal
Sprancenata Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Fărcașu de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Cilieni0.0
Librăria Nicolae Titulescu0.0

Farmers Markets in Fărcașu de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața
Piața agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Caracal
Târg de legume
Târg săptămânal Traian
Târgul Bucinișu

Train Stations in Fărcașu de Jos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fărcașele

Stadiums & Teams in Fărcașu de Jos

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Airports Near Fărcașu de Jos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Dolna Mitropoliya Air BaseMedium Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Borovan AirstripSmall Airport
Brenitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Grivitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Knezha AirstripSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Slavovitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Sokolare Highway StripSmall Airport
StaroseltsiSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport
Vabel AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fărcașu de Jos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserica "Sf. Ier. Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Founded
1511
Postal Code
237430

🇷🇴 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 Fărcașu de Jos

What is the population of Fărcașu de Jos?

Fărcașu de Jos has a population of 1,876 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.

Is Fărcașu 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 Fărcașu de Jos?

Fărcașu de Jos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fărcașu de Jos?

There are 56 business establishments in the area.

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