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Petroşani, Romania
Hunedoara County · Romania
Petroşani is a mid-size city in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 44,187. Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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About Petroşani
Petroșani is a city in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 31,044 as of 2021. The city has been associated with mining since the 19th century.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 44,187 |
| Population Density | 249 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4167°, 23.3667° |
| 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 Petroşani
Petroşani is a mid-size city in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 44,187. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 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: Petroşani vs Romania
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,816 |
| 35% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,326 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Petroşani
Petroşani 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 | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 177.2 sq mi (458.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4167°N, 23.3667°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 |
Petroşani 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").
Colleges & Universities in Petroşani
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alelier | University | — | — |
| Atelier | College | — | — |
| Cantină | College | — | — |
| Colegiul Economic Hermes | College | — | — |
| Corp E | University | — | — |
| Corpul D | University | — | — |
| Grup Școlar Dimitrie Leonida | College | — | — |
| Grupul Şcolar Industrial Minier Lupeni | College | — | — |
| Liceul de Informatică | College | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | College | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | College | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | University | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | College | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | College | — | — |
| Sindicatul Învăţământului Preuniversitar | College | — | — |
| Universitatea Petroșani - Corpul B | University | — | — |
Schools in Petroşani
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier Școala Generală nr 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Ion Gheorghe Duca | — | — | — | — |
| Sala de sport | — | — | — | — |
| Sală de Sport | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Avram Stanca Petroșani | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Mihai Eminescu | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Ion Gheorghe Duca | — | — | — | — |
| Bazinul pentru Înot -" Iancu Avram- M." | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Ion Gheorghe Duca | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală nr. 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Sportivă | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală nr 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Grădiniță | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Generală Nr. 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Grădiniță cu program Prelungit | — | — | — | — |
| Școala Gimnazială Nr.7 Petroșani | — | — | — | — |
| Universitatea Petroșani | — | — | — | — |
| Universitatea Petroșani | — | — | — | — |
| Colegiul Național Mihai Eminescu - Școala Gimnazială Avram Stanca Petroșani , nr.4 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Petroşani
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 Petroşani
| 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 Petroşani
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan | |||||
| Piața | |||||
| Piața Lupeni | |||||
| Piața Petrila |
Hotels in Petroşani
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Petroşani
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Petroşani
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Petroşani
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Petroşani
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Petroşani
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Petroşani
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Petroşani
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Petroşani
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Petroşani
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Petroşani
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Petroşani
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Petroşani
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Petroşani
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Petroşani
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Petroşani
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 Petroşani
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Petroşani
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fancourier | |
| Oficiul Poștal nr 2 | |
| Poștă Oficiul nr 1 | |
| The Old Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Petroşani
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Catolică Sfânta Varavra | |
| Biserica de lemn | |
| Biserica de Lemn | |
| Biserica Evanghalică Sfânta Maria | |
| Biserica Nașterea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă - Pogorârea Sfântului Duh | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă - Sfânta Treime | |
| Biserica Ortodoxa - Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă - Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Nașterea Maicii Domnului | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Sf. M. Mc. Varvara | |
| Biserica Reformată | |
| Biserica Sânonilor | |
| Biserica Sânonilor | |
| Biserica Sfânta Mare Mucenică Varvara | |
| Biserica Sfântul Ierarh Nectarie Taumaturgul de la Eghina | |
| Biserica Unitariană | |
| Bisericuța de Lemn | |
| Catedrala Sfântul Proroc Ilie Tesviteanul | |
| Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Petroşani?
Petroşani has a population of 44,187 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 249 people per square mile, spread across 177.2 square miles.
Is Petroşani 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 Petroşani?
Petroşani 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 Petroşani?
There are 1,326 business establishments in the area.