Poiana Mărului, Romania

Brașov County · Romania

Poiana Mărului is a small city in Brașov County, Romania with a population of 21,624. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

21,624 Population 245/sq mi density
2,464 ft Elevation 751 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Poiana Mărului

Poiana Mărului

Poiana Mărului is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of a single village of the same name.

People

Population21,624
Density245/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Population21,624
Population Density245 / sq mi
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Coordinates45.6000°, 25.3000°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrașov County
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Poiana Mărului

Poiana Mărului is a small city in Romania (Brașov County) with a population of 21,624. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Climate in Poiana Mărului

Poiana Mărului has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -16.7° / 6.1° 59.2
Feb -2.3°C / 28°F -15.2° / 8.7° 34.0
Mar 0.4°C / 33°F -9.8° / 14.6° 52.2
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -5.5° / 17.8° 66.1
May 10°C / 50°F -1.1° / 21.1° 104.6
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 5.5° / 26.5° 116.5
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 29.8° 94.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 8° / 29.1° 67.4
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 2.3° / 25.2° 66.5
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F -2.8° / 20.5° 43.5
Nov 2.5°C / 37°F -6.9° / 15.1° 52.6
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -11.6° / 8° 56.8
Poiana Mărului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below Romania avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area88.4 sq mi (229.0 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates45.6000°N, 25.3000°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Romania avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

418 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 M7.0 110 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 117 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 103 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 70 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 113 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 100 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 75 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 89 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 101 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 106 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 78 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 87 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 102 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 99 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 109 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 96 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 114 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 96 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 74 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Poiana Mărului has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Poiana Mărului

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală Nr.1 Corp B - - - -
Școala Generală nr.1 Corp A - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Corp A2 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Poiana Mărului

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zu top 40 AAC+ 96 kbps
Magic Fm 70s, 80s AAC 80 kbps
Europa FM music, news AAC 64 kbps
OZONE.fm adult contemporary, campina AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Brașov - MP3 192 kbps
Europa FM-AAC - AAC 64 kbps
Radio România Brașov local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 kbps
Radio România Actualități music, news AAC+ 96 kbps
Sláger Rádió -Slager FM Sepsiszentgyörgy/Sfântu Gheorghe 105.9 FM etnic, local news MP3 320 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
Sepsi Rádió local radio, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eco Natura alternative, classic rock MP3
Erdélyi Magyar Rádió amateur radio, classic hits MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Poiana Mărului

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Cezar Petrescu" Memorial House
"George Enescu" Memorial House
Centrul de vizitare "Alexandru Beldie" al Parcului Natural Bucegi
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
Ialomicioara Cave
Medieval Custom Museum
Muzeu în aer liber "Sufletul Branului"
Muzeul Național Bran
Muzeul Tradițiilor Codlene
Nicolae Fruntes Museum
Peleș National Museum
Sinaia Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum of the Bran Area

Libraries in Poiana Mărului

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva0.0
Librăria DIDI0.0
Librăria Prichindel0.0

Farmers Markets in Poiana Mărului

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piața Agroalimentară Bușteni
Piața Codlea
Târg

Hotels in Poiana Mărului

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pensiune turistică Poiana Mărului
Popasul Craiului

Restaurants in Poiana Mărului

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Mama Leti

Monuments in Poiana Mărului

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Veterinaries in Poiana Mărului

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circumscripția sanitară veterinară Poiana Mărului

Bus Stations in Poiana Mărului

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Poiana Marului-Centru

Ski Resorts Near Poiana Mărului

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 Poiana Mărului

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești Airfield-Small Airport
Casa Teo Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Florin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ghimbav Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mugeni Airfield-Small Airport
Odorhei 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
Sânsimion Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Poiana Mărului

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poșta Poiana Mărului

Treatment Centers in Poiana Mărului

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de sănătate Bran

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poiana Mărului

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Nașterea Sf. Ioan Botezătorul
Schitul Colțul Chiliilor

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
204.8 km² (79.0 mi²)
Founded
1367
Postal Code
505800
Mayor
Alexandru-Lucian Igrișan
Website
primaria-zarnesti.ro/
Twinned With
Markkleeberg

🇷🇴 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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What is the population of Poiana Mărului?

Poiana Mărului has a population of 21,624 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 88.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poiana Mărului?

Poiana Mărului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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