Gornăcel, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Gornăcel is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 7,684. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 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 Gornăcel
Schela is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Arsuri, Gornăcel, Păjiștele, Sâmbotin and Schela.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,684 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1731°, 23.3480° |
| 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 Gornăcel
Gornăcel is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 7,684. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 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 | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 129.9 sq mi (336.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1731°N, 23.3480°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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Gornăcel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Gornăcel
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 Gornăcel
| 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 Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Mining Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Muzeul Instalatorului Român | ||||
| Muzeul Mineritului | ||||
| Sacelu Museum Collection | ||||
| Stână Muzeu | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Gornăcel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gornăcel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan | |||||
| Piața | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Lupeni |
Train Stations in Gornăcel
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gornăcel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gornăcel
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 Gornăcel
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gornăcel
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Schitul Lainicii de Sus | |
| Schitul Locurele |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gornăcel?
Gornăcel has a population of 7,684 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 129.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gornăcel?
Gornăcel 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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