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Luciu, Romania

Buzău County · Romania

Luciu is a small town in Buzău County, Romania with a population of 2,922. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,922 Population 59/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.6 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 Luciu

Luciu

Luciu is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Caragele and Luciu.

People

Population2,922
Density59/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population2,922
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates44.9667°, 27.0833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBuzău County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.8 inches (61 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Luciu

Luciu is a small town in Romania (Buzău County) with a population of 2,922. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Luciu is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Luciu vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Luciu

Luciu has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -4.4° / 3.3° 22.4
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 18.4
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 1.3° / 11.8° 28.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18° 41.2
May 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.7° 65.3
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.7° 81.8
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.8° / 29.9° 73.0
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30° 47.9
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 47.7
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.5° 44.5
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.2° / 10.3° 31.5
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -2.8° / 4.3° 30.4
Luciu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area49.8 sq mi (128.9 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates44.9667°N, 27.0833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 103 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 97 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 92 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 90 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 91 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 91 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 94 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 92 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 96 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 85 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 85 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 95 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 94 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 89 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 94 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 80 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 78 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 109 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 86 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Luciu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Luciu

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Focus FM regional AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Pro Manele manele, manele si petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Supersonic Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Work From Home radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Super Manele manele MP3
Super Popular petrecere, populară MP3

Museums in Luciu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Elisabeta and Gheorghe Ciutacu" Collection

Farmers Markets in Luciu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bar Vadu Pașii
Piața Brădeanu
Piata Centrala
Piața din Cochirleanca
Piața Micro 5
Târg Comunal

Monuments in Luciu

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Troiță
Troiță

Gas Stations in Luciu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GPL & Magazin

Stadiums & Teams in Luciu

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Airports Near Luciu

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air Base-Medium Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
Alexeni Airfield-Small Airport
Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport
Luica Airfield-Small Airport
Mânăstirea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luciu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul"
Biserica Adventistă Luciu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Area
122.0 km² (47.1 mi²)
Founded
1853
Postal Code
125200
Mayor
Florin Dumitrașcu
Website
primariepogoanele.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 Luciu

What is the population of Luciu?

Luciu has a population of 2,922 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 49.8 square miles.

Is Luciu 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 Luciu?

Luciu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Luciu?

There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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