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Plaiu, Romania
Prahova · Romania
Plaiu is a small town in Prahova, Romania with a population of 704. Elevation: 2,418 ft (737 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plaiu
Comarnic is a town in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania, with a population of 11,106 as of 2021. Four villages are administered by the town: Ghioșești, Podu Lung, Poiana, and Posada.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 704 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2200°, 25.5957° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Prahova |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.7 inches (677 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.1 inches (54 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,336 |
About Plaiu
Plaiu is a small town in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 704. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet (737 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Plaiu vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,336 |
| 80% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 21 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2200°N, 25.5957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Plaiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Plaiu
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stil România -Radio Stil Manele | manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OZONE.fm | adult contemporary, campina | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Brașov | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Romanian Dance | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stil România -Radio Stil Dance | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic România | contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Coresi | various | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Stil România -Radio Stil Popular | petrecere, populară | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Târgoviște Radio | dance, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele | manele | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere | etno, petrecere | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Super Fm Manele Prahova | manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sinaia Radio Forever | dance, etno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Transilvania | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Muscel FM 94.1 | dance, dance pop | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Plaiu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" Museum | ||||
| "Bucegi Natural Park" Museum | ||||
| "Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Gabriel Popescu" House and Workshop | ||||
| "George Enescu" Memorial House | ||||
| "Pana Filipescu" Manor | ||||
| "Princely House" Museum | ||||
| Branesti Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu” | ||||
| Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia) | ||||
| Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnography Museum | ||||
| Hunting Museum of the Carpathian Mountains | ||||
| Ialomicioara Cave | ||||
| Maps Museum | ||||
| Muzeu Parohial | ||||
| Muzeul Aviatic „Dumitru Dorin Prunariu” | ||||
| Muzeul Casa Domenască Brebu | ||||
| Muzeul Memorial "Nicolae Grigorescu" | ||||
| Muzeul Rezervației Bucegi Sinaia | ||||
| Ocnița Museum | ||||
| Peleș National Museum | ||||
| Punct muzeal | ||||
| Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Sinaia railway model exhibition | ||||
| Valea Lunga-Cricov Local Museum | ||||
| Viforata Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Plaiu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuga Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală Câmpina | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria Prichindel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plaiu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festivalul Cașcavelei Valea Doftanei | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni | |||||
| Piața Cartier Izvor | |||||
| Piața Centrală Câmpina | |||||
| Piața centrală Sinaia | |||||
| Piața Moreni | |||||
| Piața Moreni | |||||
| Târg Băicoi | |||||
| Trianon |
Stadiums & Teams in Plaiu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Plaiu
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinaia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azuga | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Poiana Brașov | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Plaiu
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | Large Airport |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | Large Airport |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | Large Airport |
| Bănești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Casa Teo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ciolpani Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Florin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Friends Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gagu Zenair Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Geamăna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ghimbav Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Şirna Tăriceni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Topoloveni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Plaiu
What is the population of Plaiu?
Plaiu has a population of 704 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.
Is Plaiu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Plaiu?
Plaiu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Plaiu?
There are 21 business establishments in the area.