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Plopu, Romania

Prahova · Romania

Plopu is a small town in Prahova, Romania with a population of 2,282. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,282 Population 85/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Plopu

Plopu

Plopu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gâlmeia, Hârsa, Nisipoasa, and Plopu.

People

Population2,282
Density85/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population2,282
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates45.0167°, 26.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvincePrahova
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (550 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Plopu

Plopu is a small town in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 2,282. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 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.

The median household income in Plopu is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Plopu vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Plopu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates45.0167°N, 26.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 100 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 101 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 87 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 50 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 83 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 93 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 78 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 79 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 88 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 62 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 83 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 78 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 67 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 85 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 89 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 69 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 75 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 144 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 83 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 67°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) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in

Plopu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Plopu

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 Plopu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Nicolae Iorga' Religious Art Museum
"1777 Wine Cellar" Museum
"Bellu" Manor House Museum
"Constantin si Ion Stere" Memorial 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
Museum of Salt
Museum of Teleajan Valley Nature
Muzeul de Sculptură Monumentală Contemporană în Aer Liber
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
Salina Unirea
Târgșoru Vechi Archaeological Park
Village Museum Sângeru
Zamfira Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Plopu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Berceni0.0
Biblioteca Corlatesti0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Nicolae Iorga" Prahova0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Vălenii de Munte0.0

Farmers Markets in Plopu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halele Centrale
Magazin Mixt Carmen Cereal
Minimarket Mihai Constantin
Obor
Piața 9 Mai
Piața Artizante
Piața Aurora Vest
Piața Centrală (Hale)
Piața Cina
Piața Cocoș
Piața Decebal (Piața de Gros)
Piața Ideal
Piața Malu Roșu
Piața Mihai Bravu
Piața Nord
Piata Stejarul
Piața Stejarul
Piața Sud
Piața Timken
Piața Vălenii de Munte
Târgul comercial Vărbilău

Stadiums & Teams in Plopu

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Ski Resorts Near Plopu

3 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

Airports Near Plopu

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBBULarge Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Alexeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Clinceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Gagu Zenair AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)
Area
43.7 km² (16.9 mi²)
Founded
1515
Postal Code
106300
Mayor
Marian Măchițescu
Website
urlati.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 Plopu

What is the population of Plopu?

Plopu has a population of 2,282 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 26.9 square miles.

Is Plopu 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 Plopu?

Plopu 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. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plopu?

There are 68 business establishments in the area.

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