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Poiana Sibiului, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Poiana Sibiului is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 2,748. Elevation: 3,222 ft (982 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
2,748 Population 11/sq mi density
3,222 ft Elevation 982 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Poiana Sibiului

Poiana Sibiului

Poiana Sibiului is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Poiana Sibiului. The name means "the glade of Sibiu".

People

Population2,748
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3,222 ft (982 m)
Population2,748
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,222 ft (982 m)
Coordinates45.8000°, 23.7333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.0 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Poiana Sibiului

Poiana Sibiului is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 2,748. The city sits at an elevation of 3,222 feet (982 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 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Poiana Sibiului is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Poiana Sibiului vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Poiana Sibiului

Poiana Sibiului has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -6.6° / 2.3° 26.9
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -4.8° / 5.6° 23.3
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -0.8° / 10.7° 35.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.6° 54.1
May 15.1°C / 59°F 8.8° / 21.4° 77.3
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25° 96.8
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 94.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.1° 71.4
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.8° 56.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 45.5
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F -0.5° / 10° 32.6
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -4.8° / 3.4° 30.7
Poiana Sibiului experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,222 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,222 ft (982 m)
Area248.1 sq mi (642.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates45.8000°N, 23.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 88 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 86 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 94 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 147 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 71 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 87 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 95 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 92 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 141 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 88 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 69 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 135 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 110 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 111 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 100 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 102 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 105 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 110 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Poiana Sibiului has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Poiana Sibiului

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preschool
Școala Generală
Școala Generală
Grădinița
Scoala Generala
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Radio Stations near Poiana Sibiului

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transilvania - Cluj adult contemporary, electronic MP3 160 kbps
Blaj Radio catolic, religios MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro chansons françaises, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
goFM top hits MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
DejaVuMusic dance, hits MP3
Radio Reîntregirea religious MP3
RadioReintregirea Alba Iulia MP3

Museums in Poiana Sibiului

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Ioan Stroia" Ethnographic and Religious Art Museum
"Lucian Blaga" Memorial House
"Priest Zosim Oancea" Glass Icons Parish Museum
"Vasile Dobrian" Exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic Museum
Expoziție Etnografică
Heimatmuseum Großpold
Ioan Raica City Museum
Local Museum
Museum
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Parohial Sibiel
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Muzeul Țării Secașelor
Parish Museum
Punct Muzeal
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Poiana Sibiului

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Daia Română0.0

Farmers Markets in Poiana Sibiului

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață Agro-Alimentară
Piața Sebeș

Theatres in Poiana Sibiului

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cămin Cultural

Banks in Poiana Sibiului

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CEC
CEC

Stadiums & Teams in Poiana Sibiului

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Ski Resorts Near Poiana Sibiului

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Poiana Sibiului

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air BaseMedium Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poiana Sibiului

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica de lemn Poiana Sibiului
Biserica Ortodoxă Poiana Sibiului (1892)
Biserica Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
880 m (2,887 ft)
Founded
1490
Postal Code
557180

🇷🇴 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 Sibiului

What is the population of Poiana Sibiului?

Poiana Sibiului has a population of 2,748 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 248.1 square miles.

Is Poiana Sibiului expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Poiana Sibiului?

Poiana Sibiului 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 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 16.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Poiana Sibiului?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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