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Porumbacu de Jos, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Porumbacu de Jos is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 3,166. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,166 Population 28/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Porumbacu de Jos

Porumbacu de Jos

Porumbacu de Jos is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania, central Romania, first documented in 1473. It is composed of five villages: Colun, Porumbacu de Jos, Porumbacu de Sus, Sărata, and Scoreiu.

People

Population3,166
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population3,166
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates45.7500°, 24.4500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSibiu County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.0 inches (81 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Porumbacu de Jos

Porumbacu de Jos is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 3,166. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Porumbacu de Jos is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Porumbacu de Jos vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Porumbacu de Jos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area115.1 sq mi (298.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates45.7500°N, 24.4500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 121 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 139 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 143 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 145 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 120 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 127 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 142 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 147 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 145 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 143 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 150 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 93 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 141 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 142 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 140 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 124 km
Jun 8, 2010 15 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.5 150 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 131 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 142 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Porumbacu de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Porumbacu de Jos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială Porumbacu de Jos
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Radio Stations near Porumbacu de Jos

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2 dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței crestin, 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
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Porumbacu de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Badea Cartan" Memorial Collection
"Dr. Gheorghe Telea-Bologa" Memorial Cultural Centre
"Hartibaciu Valley" Museum
Avrig Museum
Boita Village Collection
Church Objects Collections of St. Nicholas' Church
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Muzeul Cârța
Muzeul Turnu Roșu
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Turnu Rosu Village Exhibition

Libraries in Porumbacu de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Poliția Agnita0.0

Farmers Markets in Porumbacu de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață
Piața Agro-Alimentară Tălmaciu
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentara
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla

Train Stations in Porumbacu de Jos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Porumbacu de Jos

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 Porumbacu de Jos

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Luncani AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstripSmall Airport
Salonti AirstripSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porumbacu de Jos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică
Biserica Porumbacu de Jos

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1466
Postal Code
557190

🇷🇴 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 Porumbacu de Jos

What is the population of Porumbacu de Jos?

Porumbacu de Jos has a population of 3,166 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 115.1 square miles.

Is Porumbacu de Jos 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 Porumbacu de Jos?

Porumbacu de Jos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 32.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Porumbacu de Jos?

There are 95 business establishments in the area.

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