All Countries
Petrila, Romania
Hunedoara County · Romania
Petrila is a small city in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 25,234. Elevation: 2,218 ft (676 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Discover Petrila, Romania
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Petrila
Petrila is a town in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located near the confluence of the rivers Jiul de Est, Taia, and Jieț.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 25,234 |
| Population Density | 197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4500°, 23.4167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Hunedoara County |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,816 |
About Petrila
Petrila is a small city in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 25,234. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet (676 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Petrila vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,816 |
| 35% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 757 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Petrila
Petrila has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Area | 127.8 sq mi (331.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4500°N, 23.4167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Petrila has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Petrila
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Generală nr 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Clubul Copiilor și Elevilor Petrila | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Nr. 1 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Petrila
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Energy Cugir | 00s, 2000s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Transilvania - Cluj | adult contemporary, electronic | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 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 Petrila
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa memorială Ion D. Sîrbu | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Mining Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografic | ||||
| Muzeul Instalatorului Român | ||||
| Muzeul Mamei | ||||
| Muzeul Mineritului | ||||
| Stână Muzeu | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum |
Farmers Markets in Petrila
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan | |||||
| Piața | |||||
| Piața Lupeni | |||||
| Piața Petrila |
Restaurants in Petrila
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Petrila
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Petrila
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Petrila
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Petrila
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Petrila
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 Petrila
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Petrila
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Petrila |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrila
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica ,,Sfântul Nicolae"-Poieni | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Română Lonea | |
| Biserică Ortodoxă Sf Treime | |
| Biserica Reformată Ștefan | |
| Biserica Romano-Catolică Lonea | |
| Biserica Sf Apostoli Petrila | |
| Biserica Sfânta Varvara | |
| Biserica Sfântul Ilie | |
| Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel |
Quick Facts
🇷🇴 About Romania
Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Petrila.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Petrila
What is the population of Petrila?
Petrila has a population of 25,234 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 127.8 square miles.
Is Petrila 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 Petrila?
Petrila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Petrila?
There are 757 business establishments in the area.