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Popeşti, Romania

Arges · Romania

Popeşti is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 4,104. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,104 Population 212/sq mi density
791 ft Elevation 241 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Popeşti

Căteasca – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Ardżesz, w gminie Căteasca. W 2011 roku liczyła 641 mieszkańców.

People

Population4,104
Density212/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Population4,104
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Coordinates44.7667°, 25.0667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.8 inches (53 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Popeşti

Popeşti is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 4,104. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Popeşti is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Popeşti vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Popeşti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates44.7667°N, 25.0667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 117 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 147 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 135 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 148 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 130 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 122 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 140 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 139 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 75 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 126 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 139 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 140 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 136 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 136 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 119 km
Sep 10, 2014 14 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.7 148 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 126 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 122 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Popeşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Popeşti

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Popeşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dinu Lipatti" Memorial House
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Arges County Museum
Art Gallery
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul etnografic Prof. C.I. Năstase
Muzeul Goleștilor
Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium
Village Museum
Wine Growing and Tree Growing Museum

Libraries in Popeşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0
Marica0.0

Farmers Markets in Popeşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baronul Pro Market
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Costești
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Mioveni
Piața Rociu
Piața Smârdan
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
Targ saptamanal Gaesti
Targul Carcinov
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Stadiums & Teams in Popeşti

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Ski Resorts Near Popeşti

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0

Airports Near Popeşti

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Letca Nouă AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Popeşti

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
240 m (787 ft)
Founded
1594
Postal Code
117220

🇷🇴 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 Popeşti

What is the population of Popeşti?

Popeşti has a population of 4,104 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

Is Popeşti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Popeşti?

Popeşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 20.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Popeşti?

There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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