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Gliganu de Sus, Romania

Arges · Romania

Gliganu de Sus is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 971. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
971 Population 1,646/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Gliganu de Sus

Gliganu de Sus

Rociu is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gliganu de Jos, Gliganu de Sus, Rociu, and Șerbănești.

People

Population971
Density1,646/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population971
Population Density1,646 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates44.6577°, 25.0033°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Gliganu de Sus

Gliganu de Sus is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 971. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Gliganu de Sus is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Gliganu de Sus vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gliganu de Sus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,646/sq mi
Coordinates44.6577°N, 25.0033°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 129 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 147 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 142 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 134 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 130 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 88 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 148 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 148 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 137 km
Apr 3, 2014 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 142 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 138 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 138 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 134 km
Jan 10, 2012 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 138 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 138 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 123 km
Sep 29, 1991 0 km ESE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.4 144 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 78 km
Dec 15, 1992 3 km SE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.3 135 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Gliganu de Sus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Gliganu de Sus

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gliganu de Sus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dinu Lipatti" Memorial House
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Arges County Museum
Art Gallery
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Goleștilor
Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium
Village Museum
Wine Growing and Tree Growing Museum

Libraries in Gliganu de Sus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0
Marica0.0

Farmers Markets in Gliganu de Sus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baronul Pro Market
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Cooperativa de consum Ungheni
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Costești
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Rociu
Piața Smârdan
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
San Market
Targul Carcinov
Târgul săptămânal Hârsești
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Stadiums & Teams in Gliganu de Sus

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Airports Near Gliganu de Sus

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Letca Nouă AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gliganu de Sus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
224 m (735 ft)
Founded
1535
Mayor
Ion Baicea
Website
costesti-ag.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 Gliganu de Sus

What is the population of Gliganu de Sus?

Gliganu de Sus has a population of 971 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,646 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Gliganu de Sus 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 Gliganu de Sus?

Gliganu de Sus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gliganu de Sus?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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