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Popești, Romania

Vrancea · Romania

Popești is a small town in Vrancea, Romania with a population of 2,575. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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2,575 Population 139/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Popești

Popești

Popești is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Popești and Terchești. These were part of Urechești Commune until 2003, when they were split off.

People

Population2,575
Density139/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population2,575
Population Density139 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates45.5953°, 27.0792°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVrancea
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (555 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.4 inches (92 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Popești

Popești is a small town in Romania (Vrancea) with a population of 2,575. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Popești is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Popești vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Popești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates45.5953°N, 27.0792°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Romania avg
Snowfall 36.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 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 42 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 34 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 39 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 71 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 32 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 41 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 63 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 53 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 34 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 51 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 37 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 42 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 61 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 33 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 43 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 47 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 25 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 43 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 42 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Popești has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Popești

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Focus FM regional AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Pro Manele manele, manele si petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Work From Home radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
Tecuci Radio 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix -Radio Dance dance, pop MP3
Stil Mix -Radio Manele manele MP3

Museums in Popești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial Museum
"Prince John (Ioan Vodă)" Memorial Exhibition
Cotesti Monastery Museum Collection
Dălhăuți Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection
Museum of the Union
Museum of Vrancea
Museum of Vrancea. "Crangul Petresti" Folk Architecture and Techniques Department
Museum of Vrancea. History and Archaeology Department
Museum of Vrancea. Natural Sciences Department
Muzeul Viei si Vinului
Palatul Lupescu
Râmnicu Sărat City Museum
Recea Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection
Rogozu Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Wine Growing Museum

Libraries in Popești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu"0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu" - Secția pentru Copii și Tineret0.0
Biblioteca Judeţeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu" Vrancea - Sala de lectură adulți/ Sala Internet0.0
Biblioteca Municipală „Corneliu Coposu”0.0
Biblioteca Publică “Ana Georgescu”0.0
Universul Cărții0.0

Farmers Markets in Popești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Moldovei
Piața Odobești
Piața Sud

Restaurants in Popești

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Vinuri Vingex

Gas Stations in Popești

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stație carburanți

Stadiums & Teams in Popești

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Popești

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air BaseMedium Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
Aripi Ramnicene AirstripSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport
Onesti AirifeldSmall Airport
Viișoara AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)
Postal Code
627385

🇷🇴 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 Popești

What is the population of Popești?

Popești has a population of 2,575 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

Is Popești expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Popești?

Popești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 36.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Popești?

There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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