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Ponoarele, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Ponoarele is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 2,906. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,906 Population 15/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Ponoarele

Ponoarele

Ponoarele is a commune located in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of fifteen villages: Băluța, Bârâiacu, Brânzeni, Buicani, Ceptureni, Cracu Muntelui, Delureni, Gărdăneasa, Gheorghești, Ludu, Ponoarele, Proitești, Răiculești, Șipotu, and Valea Ursului.

People

Population2,906
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population2,906
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates44.9739°, 22.7644°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Ponoarele

Ponoarele is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 2,906. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 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 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Ponoarele is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Ponoarele vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ponoarele 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 268 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area197.6 sq mi (511.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates44.9739°N, 22.7644°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 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 37 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 30 km
Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 141 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 142 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 139 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 37 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 32 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 130 km
Oct 13, 1994 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.7 149 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 138 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 136 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 94 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 140 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 61 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 129 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 27 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 95 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 31 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Ponoarele has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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Museums in Ponoarele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
Museul costumului popular gorjenesc

Libraries in Ponoarele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0
Centru Cultural Godeanu0.0

Farmers Markets in Ponoarele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piata Centrala Motru

Restaurants in Ponoarele

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conacu' Boierului
Perla Munților

Stadiums & Teams in Ponoarele

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ponoarele

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wolfsberg Ski 0.0 $0
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muntele Mic 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ponoarele

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caransebeş AirportCSBMedium Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponoarele

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Busești
Biserica Cracu Muntelui
Biserica Ortodoxă Ponoarele

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Area
91.1 km² (35.2 mi²)
Founded
1581
Mayor
Ilie-Ion Tudorescu
Website
baiadearama.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 Ponoarele

What is the population of Ponoarele?

Ponoarele has a population of 2,906 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 197.6 square miles.

Is Ponoarele expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ponoarele?

Ponoarele 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 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ponoarele?

There are 87 business establishments in the area.

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