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Piatra, Romania

Olt · Romania

Piatra is a small town in Olt, Romania with a population of 2,097. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,097 Population 60/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.7 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
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Piatra

Piatra

Piatra-Olt is a town in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. The town administers five villages: Bistrița Nouă, Criva de Jos, Criva de Sus, Enoșești, and Piatra. The town is an important railway station and road intersection. It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

People

Population2,097
Density60/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population2,097
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates44.3605°, 24.2956°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceOlt
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Piatra

Piatra is a small town in Romania (Olt) with a population of 2,097. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Piatra is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Piatra vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piatra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates44.3605°N, 24.2956°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Romania avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 119 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 123 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 120 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 147 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 125 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 95 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 123 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 136 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 115 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 106 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 63 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 125 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 124 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 146 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 95 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 107 km
Feb 1, 2005 5 km SSE of ?imon, Romania M3.5 148 km
Jul 10, 2008 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania M3.4 132 km
Jun 27, 2008 5 km NE of Tele?ti, Romania M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Piatra has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Piatra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală Piatra Olt
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Radio Stations near Piatra

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie music, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Marionet Online Radio classic rock, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Badita Popular folk, manele MP3 128 kbps
Sud Radio -Craiova 97.4 FM local news, local radio MP3

Museums in Piatra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boian Plain Museum
Brancoveni Monastery Museum
Casa Memorială Nicolae Ceaușescu
Centrul Militar Slatina
Cetatea Geto Dacică
Clocociov Monastery Museum
Colecția de Arheologie și Etnografie
Museum
Museum of Romanati. Fine Arts Department
Olt County Museum
Olt County Museum. Folk Pottery Department in Bals

Libraries in Piatra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană „Ion Minulescu”0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Petre Pandrea0.0
Librăria Nicolae Titulescu0.0

Farmers Markets in Piatra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară Balș
Piața Agroalimentară Caracal
Piața Frații Buzești
Piata Imaia
PIATA ZAHANA

Gas Stations in Piatra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RO #631579616

Stadiums & Teams in Piatra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Piatra

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Vabel AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piatra

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adventistă Piatra Olt
Biserica Ortodxă Enoșești - Sf. Proc. Ilie
Biserica Sf Paraschiva
Biserica Sfânta Paraschiva

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
76.8 km² (29.7 mi²)
Founded
1529
Postal Code
235500
Mayor
Nicușor Rada
Website
primariapiatraolt.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Piatra

What is the population of Piatra?

Piatra has a population of 2,097 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles.

Is Piatra 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 Piatra?

Piatra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Piatra?

There are 63 business establishments in the area.

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