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Magheru, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Magheru is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 877. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
877 Population 14/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Magheru

Magheru

Drobeta-Turnu Severin, colloquially Severin, is a city in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania, on the northern bank of the Danube, close to the Iron Gates. It is one of six Romanian county seats lying on the river Danube. "Drobeta" is the name of the ancient Dacian and Roman towns at the site, and the modern town of Turnu Severin received the additional name of Drobeta during Nicolae Ceaușescu's national-communist dictatorship as part of his myth-making efforts.

People

Population877
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population877
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates44.6547°, 22.6310°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Magheru

Magheru is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 877. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Magheru is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Magheru vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Magheru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates44.6547°N, 22.6310°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 31 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 67 km
Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 147 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 144 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 69 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 61 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 103 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 139 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 148 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 82 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 108 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 83 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 80 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 59 km
Sep 26, 1996 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia M4.5 142 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 140 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 147 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 141 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 62 km
Jul 31, 1991 5 km NNW of Veliki Gaj, Serbia M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Magheru has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Magheru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
"Iron Gate Hydropower Station" Exhibition
"Iron Gates" Region Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Administrația Parcului Național Domogled-Valea Cernei
Arheoloski muzej Djerdapa
Art Museum
Casa de la Podul Roșu
Complexul arhitectonic Ada-Kaleh
Herculane Spa Museum
Museul Hidrocentralei Porțile de Fier
Museum of the "Apollo" Baths

Libraries in Magheru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centru Cultural Godeanu0.0

Farmers Markets in Magheru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazarul Dunărea
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Crihala
Piața Meva
Piața Mircea
Piața Mircea

Restaurants in Magheru

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vatra Haiducilor

Cinemas in Magheru

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema City

Clinics in Magheru

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LASER HOSPICE S.R.L.
RO #311131612

Gas Stations in Magheru

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rompetrol

Shopping Malls in Magheru

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Severin Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Magheru

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Ski Resorts Near Magheru

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stațiunea Turistică Semenic 0.0 $0
Casa Baraj 0.0 $0
Wolfsberg Ski 0.0 $0
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Magheru

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bor AirportSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magheru

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Magheru
Biserica Sf. Proroc Ilie Tesviteanul

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Area
57.4 km² (22.2 mi²)
Founded
1833
Postal Code
220004–220256
Mayor
Marius-Vasile Screciu
Website
primariadrobeta.ro/
Twinned With
Orly

🇷🇴 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 Magheru

What is the population of Magheru?

Magheru has a population of 877 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 61.2 square miles.

Is Magheru expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Magheru?

Magheru has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Magheru?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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