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Potângeni, Romania

Iași County · Romania

Potângeni is a small town in Iași County, Romania with a population of 885. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
885 Population 21/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,660 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Potângeni

Potângeni

Movileni is a commune in Iași County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Iepureni, Larga-Jijia, Movileni, and Potângeni.

People

Population885
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population885
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates47.3301°, 27.3369°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIași County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Potângeni

Potângeni is a small town in Romania (Iași County) with a population of 885. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Potângeni is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Potângeni vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,660
79% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Potângeni

Potângeni has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 547 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -5.2° / 1.3° 27.3
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -3.7° / 3.9° 25.7
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.1° / 10.1° 33.6
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.5° 43.2
May 17°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.3° 59.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.9° 80.3
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 29° 68.6
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.8° 48.8
Sep 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23° 49.3
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 6° / 16.2° 45.4
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.8° 33.4
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.7° 31.9
Potângeni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 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 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Romania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates47.3301°N, 27.3369°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 1, 2021.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 115 km
Jun 29, 2015 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania M4.3 145 km
Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 59 km
Mar 16, 2013 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania M4.2 128 km
Jan 30, 2006 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania M4.1 140 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 64 km
Mar 31, 2006 3 km NNE of Fitione?ti, Romania M4.0 148 km
Nov 14, 1998 7 km SSE of Oituz, Romania M3.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2005 1 km E of Vii?oara, Romania M3.7 114 km
Aug 7, 1991 0 km WSW of Rugine?ti, Romania M3.6 142 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 84 km
Nov 11, 1990 2 km ENE of Corbasca, Romania M3.4 116 km
Jul 19, 1990 1 km SSE of Valea Seac?, Romania M3.3 124 km
Jul 9, 1992 3 km SSE of Cre?e?ti, Romania M3.3 93 km
Jun 2, 2008 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine M3.2 130 km
Mar 3, 2005 1 km NE of Adjud, Romania M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Potângeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Potângeni

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
USV Radio -Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava music, student radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Doxologia MP3 64 kbps
Radio Iasi Fm music, news AAC+ 128 kbps
Rock Now Radio classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Terranova Radio ambient, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Potângeni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Costache Negruzzi" Memorial House
"George Toparceanu" Memorial House
"Mihail Kogalniceanu" Memorial Museum
"Mihail Sadoveanu" Museum
"Moldavia" National Museum Complex
"Nicolae Gane" Museum
"Poni - Cernatescu" Memorial Museum
"Ștefan Procopiu" Museum of Science and Technology
"The History of Romanian Theatre" Museum Collection
"Three Hierarchs" Church Museum Collection
Bojdeuca Ion Creangă
Casa Dosoftei
Casa muzeelor
Ethnographic Museum of Moldavia
Galata Monastery Museum Collection
Museum Collection of the Metropolitan Seat of Moldova and Bukovina
Museum of Romanian Literature
Museum of the Union
Muzeul Boroșoaia
Muzeul de Istorie Naturală
Muzeul de Mineralogie şi Petrografie
Muzeul Literaturii Iași
Muzeul Mihai Eminescu
Muzeul Mihail Kogălniceanu
Muzeul Poni-Cernatescu
Muzeul Unirii
Muzeul Universității „Al. I. Cuza”

Libraries in Potângeni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anton de Padova0.0
biblioteca0.0
biblioteca0.0
bibliotecă0.0
bibliotecă0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Centrală Universitară "Mihai Eminescu"0.0
Biblioteca de Filosofie0.0
Biblioteca de Filosofie0.0
Biblioteca Germană0.0
Biblioteca Germană0.0
Biblioteca Istorie-Litere0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
British Council0.0
British Council0.0
DAAD Library0.0
DAAD Library0.0
Editura "Junimea"0.0
Editura "Junimea"0.0
Editura Polirom0.0
Editura Polirom0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
Sedcom Libris0.0
Sedcom Libris0.0
UMF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Potângeni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Alexandru cel Bun
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața Dacia
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața Păcurari
Piața Sudului

Stadiums & Teams in Potângeni

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Ski Resorts Near Potângeni

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Gura Bustei - Viișoara 0.0 $0

Airports Near Potângeni

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
Bălți-Leadoveni International AirportBZYMedium Airport
Botoșani AirfieldSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Potângeni

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Arcadia Moara de Foc
Athena
Băile Nicolina
Cabinete medicina de familie
Centrul de servicii de recuperare neuromotorie
Clinica Almedra
Clinica Delv
Clinică EIS Med
Clinica Zenmed
Emerald
GastroMedica
Lumisan
Neolife
Psychotherapist Gianina Georgeta Lupu
SonoEcoMed - Dr. Carmina Schaas
Stefania Medical
Synevo
Synlab
TransmedExpert Medex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potângeni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Potângeni

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1879
Postal Code
707195

🇷🇴 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 Potângeni

What is the population of Potângeni?

Potângeni has a population of 885 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.

Is Potângeni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,660, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Potângeni?

Potângeni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Potângeni?

There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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