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Poiana Crăcăoani, Romania

Neamț County · Romania

Poiana Crăcăoani is a small town in Neamț County, Romania with a population of 4,490. Elevation: 1,693 ft (516 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,490 Population 256/sq mi density
1,693 ft Elevation 516 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
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Overall
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 Poiana Crăcăoani

Poiana Crăcăoani

Crăcăoani is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Cracăul Negru, Crăcăoani, Magazia, Mitocu Bălan, and Poiana Crăcăoani. To the east lies Ghindăoani and to the north lies Bălțătești. The name is derived from the name of the river Cracău that runs through the village.

People

Population4,490
Density256/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Population4,490
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Coordinates47.0667°, 26.3167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceNeamț County
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (589 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.7 inches (86 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Poiana Crăcăoani

Poiana Crăcăoani is a small town in Romania (Neamț County) with a population of 4,490. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet (516 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Poiana Crăcăoani is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Poiana Crăcăoani vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Poiana Crăcăoani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Romania avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates47.0667°N, 26.3167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Romania avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 15, 2024.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 139 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 144 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 150 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 149 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 150 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 145 km
Apr 4, 2004 14 km E of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 145 km
Apr 9, 2021 7 km WNW of Paltin, Romania M4.5 142 km
Dec 26, 2009 3 km W of Spulber, Romania M4.5 150 km
May 26, 2012 3 km SSW of Paltin, Romania M4.5 149 km
Aug 5, 2019 6 km WNW of Paltin, Romania M4.4 142 km
Mar 8, 2000 4 km ENE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 146 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 145 km
Feb 7, 2004 6 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.4 148 km
Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 52 km
Mar 17, 1999 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.4 149 km
Oct 11, 1997 3 km SSW of Paltin, Romania M4.3 149 km
Mar 1, 2016 6 km W of Bolote?ti, Romania M4.3 147 km
Aug 11, 2013 1 km NW of Paltin, Romania M4.3 145 km
May 19, 2017 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Poiana Crăcăoani has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Poiana Crăcăoani

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jurnal FM adult contemporany, cultural MP3 128 kbps
Retro Radio 97.7 FM (US) classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Terra FM dance, edm AAC

Museums in Poiana Crăcăoani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial House
"Aristide Caradja" Museum
"Calistrat Hogas" Memorial Museum
"Ion Creanga" Memorial House
"Iulia Halaucescu" Art Museum
"Lascăr Vorel" Art Gallery
"Mihail Sadoveanu" Memorial House
"Niculai Popa" Museum
"Vasile Conta" Memorial Museum
"Vasile Gaman" Museum
Agapia Monastery Museum Collection
Alexandru Vlahuta Memorial House
Arhivele Naționale
Art Museum
Biserica Roznov
Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection
Casa Memorială "Ion Creangă"
Casa Memorială Veronica Micle
Cucuteni Eneolithic Art Museum
David Creanga Museum
Dragos Voda Zoological Garden
Ethnographic Museum
History and Ethnography Museum
History and Ethnography Museum
Museum Collection of Vanatori-Neamt
Muzeul Etno-folcloric Nicolae Popa
Muzeul Mănăstirii Bistrița
Natural Sciences Museum
Neamt County Museum Complex
Neamt Fortress
Neamt Monastery Museum Collection
Pipirig Parish Museum
Princely Court Exhibition
Secu Monastery Museum Collection
Varatec Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Poiana Crăcăoani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală0.0
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Comunală "Vasile Pârloagă"0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Brusturi0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "G.T. Kirilieanu"0.0
Cetatea Doamnei0.0
Librăria ARTEBO0.0
Librăria Sf. Ioan de la Neamț0.0

Farmers Markets in Poiana Crăcăoani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Obor
Piață
Piața Bistrița
Piața Centrală
Piața Centrală
Piața Dărmănești
Piața En Gros
Piața Progresului

Stadiums & Teams in Poiana Crăcăoani

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Poiana Crăcăoani

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiGyimes 0.0 $0
pistă ski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Poiana Crăcăoani

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International AirportSCVLarge Airport
Aerodromul GirovSmall Airport
Botoșani AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
DărmăneștiSmall Airport
Dumbrava Roșie AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport
Timișești AirfieldSmall Airport
Zanesti AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poiana Crăcăoani

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Manastirea Adormirea Maicii Domnului Sfantul Mina
Mănăstirea Horăicioara
Mănăstirea Horaița

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
518 m (1,700 ft)
Founded
1744
Postal Code
617145

🇷🇴 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 Poiana Crăcăoani

What is the population of Poiana Crăcăoani?

Poiana Crăcăoani has a population of 4,490 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 17.5 square miles.

Is Poiana Crăcăoani 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 Poiana Crăcăoani?

Poiana Crăcăoani has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Poiana Crăcăoani?

There are 135 business establishments in the area.

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