Plavia, Romania
Prahova · Romania
Plavia is a small city in Prahova, Romania with a population of 10,131. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Plavia
Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului, and Vărbila.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,131 |
| Population Density | 414 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0323°, 26.2422° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Prahova |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.7 inches (550 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
About Plavia
Plavia is a small city in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 10,131. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Plavia
Plavia has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 597 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 24.5 sq mi (63.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0323°N, 26.2422°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Plavia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").
Radio Stations near Plavia
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OZONE.fm | adult contemporary, campina | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Urban Sunsets | electro, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic România | contemporary | 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 |
Museums in Plavia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Nicolae Iorga' Religious Art Museum | ||||
| "1777 Wine Cellar" Museum | ||||
| "Bellu" Manor House Museum | ||||
| "Constantin si Ion Stere" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Dumitru Ionescu" Museum | ||||
| "Hagi Prodan" Urban House Museum | ||||
| "Ion Ionescu-Quintus" Prahova County Art Museum | ||||
| "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum | ||||
| "Nichita Stanescu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Iorga" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Simache" Clock Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Tonitza" Memorial House | ||||
| "Paul Constantinescu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Teleajan Upper Valley" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| "Tohani - Halting Place on the Wine Road" Permanent Exhibition | ||||
| Museum of Teleajan Valley Nature | ||||
| Muzeul Foisorul Bellu Urlați | ||||
| Muzeul Județean de Istorie și Arheologie Prahova - Secţia administrativă | ||||
| Muzeul Pietrei | ||||
| National Museum of Oil | ||||
| Prahova County Museum of History and Archaeology | ||||
| Prahova County Natural Sciences Museum | ||||
| Village Museum Sângeru | ||||
| Zamfira Monastery Museum Collection |
Libraries in Plavia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Berceni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Corlatesti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "Nicolae Iorga" Prahova | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orășenească Vălenii de Munte | 0.0 | |||||
| Curba de Cultură | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plavia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halele Centrale | |||||
| Magazin Mixt Carmen Cereal | |||||
| Minimarket Mihai Constantin | |||||
| Obor | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piața 9 Mai | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piața Centrală (Hale) | |||||
| Piața Cina | |||||
| Piața Decebal (Piața de Gros) | |||||
| Piața Ideal | |||||
| Piața Malu Roșu | |||||
| Piața Mihai Bravu | |||||
| Piața Mizil | |||||
| Piața Nord | |||||
| Piața Sud | |||||
| Piața Timken | |||||
| Piața Vălenii de Munte |
Stadiums & Teams in Plavia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Plavia
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuga | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Poiana Brașov | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Plavia
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 |
| Boboc Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alexeni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bănești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Teo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ciolpani Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clinceni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Florin Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Friends Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gagu Zenair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ghimbav Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield | - | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plavia
What is the population of Plavia?
Plavia has a population of 10,131 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 414 people per square mile, spread across 24.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Plavia?
Plavia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.
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