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Gropșani, Romania

Olt · Romania

Gropșani is a small town in Olt, Romania with a population of 1,080. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,080 Population 43/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
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 Gropșani

Gropșani

Vulpeni is a commune in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of ten villages: Cotorbești, Gropșani, Mardale, Pescărești, Plopșorelu, Prisaca, Simniceni, Tabaci, Valea Satului and Vulpeni.

People

Population1,080
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population1,080
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates44.4407°, 23.9705°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceOlt
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Gropșani

Gropșani is a small town in Romania (Olt) with a population of 1,080. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Gropșani is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Gropșani vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gropșani

Gropșani has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3° 42.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -2.3° / 6.1° 33.6
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 12° 46.4
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.3° 48.7
May 17.5°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.6° 67.8
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.8° 74.6
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.2° 72.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 17° / 30.3° 47.0
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.6° 53.2
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.6° 50.8
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 48.2
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -2.6° / 3.8° 50.0
Gropșani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area25.4 sq mi (65.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates44.4407°N, 23.9705°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 95 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 133 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 99 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 95 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 74 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 100 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 98 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 127 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 91 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 148 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 112 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 129 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 81 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 100 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 98 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 93 km
Sep 17, 1991 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania M3.8 124 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 88 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 83 km
Sep 15, 1991 3 km NNE of Tople?, Romania M3.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Gropșani has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Gropșani

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie music, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Marionet Online Radio classic rock, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Badita Popular folk, manele MP3 128 kbps
Sud Radio -Craiova 97.4 FM local news, local radio MP3
Sound Four You -Craiova 128.0 DAB 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Craiova 97,4 FM news, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gropșani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Museum
"Theodor Balasel" Memorial House
Art Museum
Elena Farago Memorial House
Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia
Museum of Oltenia. "Bania House" Ethnographic Department
Museum of Oltenia. History and Archaeology Department
Museum of Oltenia. Natural Sciences Department
Olt County Museum. Folk Pottery Department in Bals

Libraries in Gropșani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană Alexandru și Aristia Aman0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Petre Pandrea0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Librăria Elena Farago0.0

Farmers Markets in Gropșani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hala de carne
Harmony Decor
Harmony Decor
Orizont
Piața 1 Mai
Piața 1 Mai
Piața Agroalimentară Balș
Piața Brazda lui Novac
Piața Centrală
Piața Chiriac
Piața Gării
Piața Gării
Piata Imaia
Piața Mare
Piața Rovine
Piața Rovine
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Veche
Târgul Municipal Zilnic

Clinics in Gropșani

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dispensar

Stadiums & Teams in Gropșani

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Airports Near Gropșani

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde Airfield-Small Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăița Airstrip-Small Airport
Predeşti SkyFun Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
173 m (568 ft)
Postal Code
237135

🇷🇴 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 Gropșani

What is the population of Gropșani?

Gropșani has a population of 1,080 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles.

Is Gropșani 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 Gropșani?

Gropșani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gropșani?

There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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