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Petrova, Romania

Maramureş · Romania

Petrova is a small town in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 2,664. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,664 Population 44/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Petrova

Petrov or Petroff is one of the most common surnames in Russia and Bulgaria. It is a patronymic surname derived from the first name Pyotr or Petar. Notable people with the surname include:Aleksandr Petrov (disambiguation), also Alexander, multiple persons
Aleksei Petrov (disambiguation), also Aleksey, Alexei, Alexey, multiple persons
Andrey Petrov (1930–2006), Russian composer
Antonina Petrova (1915–1941) partisan and Heroine of the Soviet Union
Boris Petrov
Božo Petrov, Croatian politician
Daniel Petrov, Bulgarian boxer
Dmitry Petrov (disambiguation), multiple persons
Evdokia Petrova (1915–2002), Soviet spy, wife of the Soviet diplomat who defected to Australia
Galina Petrova (1920–1943), medic and Heroine of the Soviet Union
Georgi Petrov, several people
Gjorche Petrov (1864/1865–1921), Bulgarian revolutionary
Grigory Spiridonovich Petrov (1866–1925), Russian priest and publicist
Igor Petrov (1933–2020), Soviet and Russian naval officer
Ihor Petrov, Soviet and Ukrainian football player and coach
Ivailo Petrov (1923–2005), Bulgarian writer
Ivan Petrov (disambiguation), multiple persons
Ivanka Petrova (1951–2007), Bulgarian shot putter
Kamelia Petrova, Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast
Kirill Petrov (born 1990), Russian ice hockey player
Konstantin Petrov, Ukrainian physicist
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878–1939), Russian/Soviet painter
Kyrylo Petrov (born 1990), Ukrainian footballer
Lyudmila Petrova (born 1968), Russian long-distance runner
Maya Petrova, Russian Olympic champion in handball
Maria Petrova (disambiguation), multiple persons
Martin Petrov, Bulgarian footballer
Mikhail Petrov (disambiguation), multiple persons
Nadia Petrova, Russian professional tennis player
Nikolay Petrov, multiple people
Nina Petrova (1893–1945), female Red Army sniper credited with 122 kills
Oleg Petrov (disambiguation), multiple persons
Olga Petrova (1884–1977), stage name of Muriel Harding, an English-born American vaudeville performer
Osip Petrov (1806–1878), Russian opera singer
Petar Petrov, several people
Pyotr Nikolayevich Petrov (1827–}1891), Russian historian and writer
Pyotr Mikhailovich Petrov (1910–1941), Soviet flying ace
Serhiy Petrov (1997–2026), Ukrainian footballer
Stanislav Petrov (1939–2017), Russian colonel who averted a potential nuclear exchange
Stefka Petrova, Bulgarian nutritionist
Stiliyan Petrov, Bulgarian footballer
Tatiana Petrova, Russian water polo player
Tatyana Petrova, Russian runner
Tetiana Petrova, Ukrainian freestyle skier
Todor Petrov, Macedonian politician
Tonka Petrova, Bulgarian middle-distance runner
Totka Petrova, Bulgarian middle-distance runner
Tudor Petrov-Popa, Moldovan Romanian politician
Vadim Petrov (1932–2020), Czech composer
Vadym Petrov, Ukrainian football player
Valeri Petrov (1920–2014), Bulgarian poet
Valeriy Petrov, (1955–2022) Ukrainian football coach
Vasily Petrov (disambiguation), multiple people
Vasil Petrov, Bulgarian football manager
Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Bulgarian politician
Victor Petrov, Soviet spy, Ukrainian emigrant activist, writer, philosopher and historian
Vitaly Petrov, Russian car racing driver
Vitaly Petrov (coach), Ukrainian athletics coach
Vladimir Petrov (disambiguation), multiple people
Vyacheslav Petrov, Russian politician
Yevgeny Petrov (disambiguation), multiple people
Zakhar Petrov, Russian canoeist

People

Population2,664
Density44/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Population2,664
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Coordinates47.8298°, 24.2153°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMaramureş
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,290 mm)
Annual Snowfall53.1 inches (135 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Petrova

Petrova is a small town in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 2,664. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Petrova is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Petrova vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Petrova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area60.4 sq mi (156.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates47.8298°N, 24.2153°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above Romania avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 97 km
Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 130 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 98 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 96 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 51 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 81 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Petrova has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Petrova

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Alexandru Filipașcu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Petrova

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Romania Sighet etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sighet FM talk MP3 128 kbps
Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petrova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Bishop Gavril de Barsana" Museum of Icons and Rare Books
"Havrelo Clempus" Memorial House
Casa de Cultura
Documentary and Exhibition Centre of Romanian Nobility of Maramures
Dunca Patu House-Museum
Ethnographic Museum of Pleș Family
Hutsul Bryndzia Museum
Museum of Ethnography and History
Museum of Mountain Ecology and History of Nature Use in the Ukrainian Carpathians
Museum of Romanian Countrywoman
Muzeu locomotive
Музей І. Маргітича

Libraries in Petrova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Library-branch #180.0

Farmers Markets in Petrova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ринок

Hotels in Petrova

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Dacii Liberi

Restaurants in Petrova

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Dacii Liberi

Bus Stations in Petrova

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrova
RO #6150298928

Banks in Petrova

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CEC Bank

Ski Resorts Near Petrova

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Șuior 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drahobrat 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Буковель 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Petrova

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodrom Baia Mare-Small Airport
Bistrița Airfield-Small Airport
Copalnic-Manastur Airfield-Small Airport
Rona de Sus Airfield-Small Airport
Săcălășeni Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrova

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Josani

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1411
Postal Code
437046

🇷🇴 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 Petrova

What is the population of Petrova?

Petrova has a population of 2,664 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 60.4 square miles.

Is Petrova expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petrova?

Petrova has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petrova?

There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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