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Poplaca, Romania
Sibiu County · Romania
Poplaca is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 1,742. Elevation: 1,991 ft (607 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Poplaca
Poplaca is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania, at the foothills of the Cindrel Mountains, 12 km south-west of the county capital Sibiu, in the Mărginimea Sibiului ethnographic area. It is composed of a single village, Poplaca.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,742 |
| Population Density | 131 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7167°, 24.0500° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Sibiu County |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (649 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Poplaca
Poplaca is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 1,742. The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet (607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Poplaca vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 52 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Poplaca
Poplaca 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7167°N, 24.0500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Poplaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Poplaca
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vocea Credinței | crestin, religios | MP3 128 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 | |
| Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Poplaca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "ASTRA" Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization | ||||
| "ASTRA" Museum of Transylvanian Civilisation | ||||
| "August von Spiess" Hunting Museum | ||||
| "Emil Sigerus" Museum of Saxon Ethnography and Folk Art | ||||
| "Franz Binder" World Ethnography Museum | ||||
| "Ioan Stroia" Ethnographic and Religious Art Museum | ||||
| "Mihai Eminescu House" Museum of Icons and Church Objects | ||||
| "Octavian Goga" Memorial Collection | ||||
| "Priest Zosim Oancea" Glass Icons Parish Museum | ||||
| "Sigmond Dachler" Museum | ||||
| Altemberger House History Museum | ||||
| Arme și trofee de vânătoare | ||||
| ASTRA National Museum Complex | ||||
| Boita Village Collection | ||||
| Brukenthal National Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială Emil Cioran | ||||
| Cisnădie Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Colecția Etnografică "Anuța și Aurel Achim" | ||||
| Dinosaurs from the Garden Exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum Exhibition | ||||
| Ethnographic Village Museum | ||||
| Galeria de Artă Contemporană | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Großpold | ||||
| History of Pharmacy Exhibition | ||||
| Immersive Museum Sibiu | ||||
| Landeskirchliches Museum | ||||
| Local Museum | ||||
| Michelsberger Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Muzeul Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București | ||||
| Muzeul Landlerilor | ||||
| Muzeul Parohial Sibiel | ||||
| Muzeul Turnu Roșu | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Parish Museum | ||||
| Punct Muzeal | ||||
| Steam Locomotives Museum | ||||
| Textile Industry History Museum Exhibition | ||||
| Turnu Rosu Village Exhibition | ||||
| Turnul Dulgherilor | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum Collection |
Libraries in Poplaca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Bâlea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Hipodrom | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Vasile Aaron | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ASTRA-filiala V.Aurie | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul A | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul B | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitară "Lucian Blaga" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poplaca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habermann Market | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piața Agro-Alimentară Tălmaciu | |||||
| Piata Cibin | |||||
| Piața Rahovei | |||||
| Piața țărănească Rășinari | |||||
| Târgul de Crăciun |
Hotels in Poplaca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Poplaca
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Poplaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Poplaca
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poplaca
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Salonti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poplaca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Schitul Răsinari |
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What is the population of Poplaca?
Poplaca has a population of 1,742 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.
Is Poplaca 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 Poplaca?
Poplaca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Poplaca?
There are 52 business establishments in the area.