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Peștișu Mare, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Peștișu Mare is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 1,293. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,293 Population 24/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Peștișu Mare

Peștișu Mare

Hunedoara is a city in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located in southwestern Transylvania near the Poiana Ruscă Mountains, and administers five villages: Boș (Bós), Groș (Grós), Hășdat, Peștișu Mare (Alpestes), and Răcăștia (Rákosd).

People

Population1,293
Density24/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population1,293
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates45.8019°, 22.9270°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (896 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Peștișu Mare

Peștișu Mare is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 1,293. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Peștișu Mare is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Peștișu Mare vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Peștișu Mare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area54.8 sq mi (141.9 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates45.8019°N, 22.9270°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Romania avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 81 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 109 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 77 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 84 km
Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 149 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 122 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 142 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 102 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 22 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 132 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 98 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 82 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 149 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 140 km
Aug 24, 1995 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 149 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 81 km
Jul 31, 1991 5 km NNW of Veliki Gaj, Serbia M4.3 149 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 132 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Peștișu Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Peștișu Mare

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Peștișu Mare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Memorială Dr. Petru Groza
Colecția de Etnografie și Istorie Locală
Deva Fortress
Expoziție Permanentă Pașii României prin Socialism și Democrație
History, Archeology and Ethnography Museum
Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation
Muzeul Casa Breslelor
Muzeul de tortură
Muzeul Textilelor
Muzeul Trenulețelor ”Valentin Banciu”
Printing Museum
Simeria Dendrological Park

Libraries in Peștișu Mare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca Comunal Hărău0.0
Biblioteca Județeană0.0
Biblioteca Ovid Densușianu0.0
Librăria Comunală Ghelari0.0

Farmers Markets in Peștișu Mare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ariana
Eurovenus Târg Auto și Bazar
First hand
Hala Obor
Piața Cetății
Piața CIOCLOVINA ( fosta Micro 15 )
Piața Deva
Piața Obor
Piața Tordai Sándor András

Hotels in Peștișu Mare

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Krystal

Gas Stations in Peștișu Mare

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrom
Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Peștișu Mare

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Ski Resorts Near Peștișu Mare

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Peștișu Mare

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peștișu Mare

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Peștișu Mare
Biserica Ortodoxă Română Peștișu Mare
Biserica Reformată Română Peștișu Mare

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1302
Postal Code
331004

🇷🇴 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 Peștișu Mare

What is the population of Peștișu Mare?

Peștișu Mare has a population of 1,293 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 54.8 square miles.

Is Peștișu Mare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Peștișu Mare?

Peștișu Mare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Peștișu Mare?

There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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