Popești, Romania
Vâlcea County · Romania
Popești is a mid-size city in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 93,151. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Popești
Ciofrângeni – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Ardżesz, w gminie Ciofrângeni. W 2011 roku liczyła 1046 mieszkańców.
People
Climate
| Population | 93,151 |
| Population Density | 2,961 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0946°, 24.4757° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Vâlcea County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (839 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
About Popești
Popești is a mid-size city in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 93,151. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Popești
Popești has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 713 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0946°N, 24.4757°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Popești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Popești
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Petru Rareș | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Popești
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stabil Pitești | manele, petrecere | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Arges | romanian folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| METRONOM FM | - | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Popești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Anton Pann" Memorial House | ||||
| "Aurelian Sacerdoțeanu" Vâlcea County Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Balcescu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Simian House" Art Museum | ||||
| Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble | ||||
| Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean | ||||
| Cozia Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Curtea de Argeș City Museum | ||||
| Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department | ||||
| Curtea de Argeș Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Expozitie de costume populare | ||||
| Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric | ||||
| Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu | ||||
| Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area |
Libraries in Popești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Cepari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunală Arefu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Șuici | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orașului Călimănești | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Popești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu flea market | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Centrală | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentară Ivancea | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentara Posada | |||||
| Piața Băbeni | |||||
| Piața Băile Olănești | |||||
| Piața Căciulata | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Nord | |||||
| Piața Ostroveni | |||||
| Piața Valea Mare |
Stadiums & Teams in Popești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Popești
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Popești
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Geamăna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Topoloveni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Popești
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med | ||
| Pedromed Recovery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Popești
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserică | |
| Biserică | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Golești | |
| Schitul Sfântul Filimon |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Popești?
Popești has a population of 93,151 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 2,961 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Popești?
Popești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.
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