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Potcoava, Romania

Călărași County · Romania

Potcoava is a small town in Călărași County, Romania with a population of 1,045. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,045 Population 10/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Potcoava

Potcoava is a town in Olt County, Muntenia, Romania. The town administers four villages: Potcoava-Fălcoeni, Sinești, Trufinești and Valea Merilor.

People

Population1,045
Density10/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population1,045
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates44.2633°, 27.1322°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCălărași County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (548 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Potcoava

Potcoava is a small town in Romania (Călărași County) with a population of 1,045. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Potcoava is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Potcoava vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potcoava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 281 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Romania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates44.2633°N, 27.1322°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Romania avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 8, 2024.

Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 136 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 146 km
Apr 3, 2014 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 147 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 135 km
Mar 17, 2004 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania M4.5 134 km
Mar 3, 2005 1 km NNE of Bisoca, Romania M4.5 147 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 129 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 138 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 133 km
Sep 29, 1991 0 km ESE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.4 146 km
Dec 15, 1992 3 km SE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.3 149 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 107 km
Jan 12, 2015 1 km SSW of Borde?ti, Romania M4.2 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 0 km NW of Bozioru, Romania M4.2 135 km
Mar 29, 2014 3 km N of Corbu, Romania M4.1 140 km
Sep 7, 2019 Romania M4.1 150 km
Aug 11, 1991 1 km SSE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.1 146 km
May 9, 2005 1 km NNW of Bâsca Rozilei, Romania M4.1 148 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 9 km
Mar 11, 2023 0 km NE of Bâsca Rozilei, Romania M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Potcoava has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Potcoava

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Supersonic Radio MP3 192 kbps
Voces Campi -stația Oltenița hits, manele MP3 128 kbps
Stres Radio manele, manele noi MP3 128 kbps
Voces Campi -Călărași hits, manele MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița manele MP3
Radio Oldies oldies MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Super Manele manele MP3
Super Popular petrecere, populară MP3

Museums in Potcoava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Sahia" Memorial House
Lower Danube Museum
Lower Danube Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of History
Muzeul Dunării de Jos. Secția de Arheologie și Tezaur
Primăria
Silistra Regional Museum of History
Природонаучен музей Сребърна

Libraries in Potcoava

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Centrală0.0
Conte0.0

Farmers Markets in Potcoava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Piața Agroalimentara
Piața Orizont
Piata Veche
Общински пазар

Stadiums & Teams in Potcoava

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Airports Near Potcoava

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Feteşti Borcea Air BaseMedium Airport
Alexeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Belitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Branichevo AirstripSmall Airport
Doyrantsi AirstripSmall Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Kalugerene AirstripSmall Airport
Kaynardzha AirfieldSmall Airport
Krivnya Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Krushari AirfieldSmall Airport
Leskovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Luica AirfieldSmall Airport
Mânăstirea AirfieldSmall Airport
Nikola Kozlevo AirstripSmall Airport
Orlyak AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrovo AirfieldSmall Airport
Staro Selishte AirfieldSmall Airport
Tervel AirstripSmall Airport
Zavet AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potcoava

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe"
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Potcoava

What is the population of Potcoava?

Potcoava has a population of 1,045 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles.

Is Potcoava 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 Potcoava?

Potcoava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Potcoava?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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