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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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44,187 Population 249/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
31.1 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 Petroşani

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

Population44,187
Density249/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Population44,187
Population Density249 / sq mi
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Coordinates45.4167°, 23.3667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 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.

The median household income in Petroşani is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,326 business establishments.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.2°C / 26°F -14.3° / 7° 70.3
Feb -1°C / 30°F -12.5° / 9.8° 48.5
Mar 1.7°C / 35°F -8.2° / 14.8° 49.3
Apr 6.1°C / 43°F -4.5° / 18.3° 72.7
May 11.1°C / 52°F 1.5° / 20.9° 110.3
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28° 115.3
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 8.1° / 30.6° 85.2
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 9.6° / 30.8° 69.8
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 3.9° / 26.3° 70.8
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F -1.7° / 20.9° 43.4
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -7° / 15.6° 68.1
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -9.6° / 7.7° 66.0
Petroşani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below Romania avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area177.2 sq mi (458.9 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates45.4167°N, 23.3667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Romania avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 96 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 38 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 35 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 43 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 148 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 45 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 45 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 44 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 41 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 112 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 121 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 41 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 38 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 150 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 120 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 117 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 73 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 49 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 51 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan
Piața
Piața Lupeni
Piața Petrila

Hotels in Petroşani

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Căminul studențesc nr. 5
Hotel La Belle Epoque
Hotel Onix
Hotel Oxigen
Hotel Petroșani
Hotel Petroşani

Restaurants in Petroşani

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Italia
Cantina Studențească
Club Keops
Cofetăria Jolly Petrosani
Cofetărie Dragalina Dolce
Jolly
La Belle Epoque
La Crăciunescu
Number One
Peter's
Restaurant Casa Sofia
Restaurant Keops
Restaurant Medieval
Restaurant Românașul
Restaurant Românașul
Restaurant-Bar
Sala de evenimente VIA
Spartan
Taho Pizza & Bistro

Cafes in Petroşani

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 to go
Aztek Cafe
Bet Cafe Arena
Cafenea la Neagu
Caffe Flore
Caffe Montana
Exodus Bar
Just Blvck Coffee

Cinemas in Petroşani

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Şerban Ionescu

Theatres in Petroşani

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultură Ion Dolămiță
Teatrul Ion D. Sîrbu

Monuments in Petroşani

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bisericuța de lemn (1910)
Monument

Clinics in Petroşani

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Affidea
Alma Med
Cabinet Medical Udrea-Ionașcu
Policlinică
Policlinică

Dentists in Petroşani

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrul medical Dr. Sink

Veterinaries in Petroşani

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RO #219042870
RO #2282461276

Train Stations in Petroşani

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroşani
Petroșani

Bus Stations in Petroşani

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrosani - Deva
Stație Normandia

Gas Stations in Petroşani

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baril
GDR
MOL
Rompetrol
Rompetrol

Banks in Petroşani

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Banca Comercială Română (BCR)
Banca Transilvania
Bank Post
BCR
BRD
CEC
Raiffeisen Bank
Schimb Valutar
TBI Bank
Transilvania
Trezoreria Petroșani
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Petroşani

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jiu Shoping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Petroşani

TeamLeagueDivision

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.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petroşani

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
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).

NameAddress
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
Orthodox Church
Reformed Church
Sala Regatului Martorilor lui Iehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
615 m (2,018 ft)
Area
195.6 km² (75.5 mi²)
Founded
1640
Postal Code
335700
Mayor
Tiberiu Iacob-Ridzi
Website
primariapetrosani.ro
Twinned With
Smedjebacken, Várpalota

🇷🇴 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 Petroşani

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.

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