Potcoava, Romania
Călărași County · Romania
Potcoava is a small town in Călărași County, Romania with a population of 779. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 779 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2633°, 27.1322° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Călărași County |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.6 inches (548 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.2 inches (54 cm) |
About Potcoava
Potcoava is a small town in Romania (Călărași County) with a population of 779. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2633°N, 27.1322°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Centrală | 0.0 | |||||
| Conte | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Potcoava
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piața Orizont | |||||
| Piata Veche | |||||
| Общински пазар |
Stadiums & Teams in Potcoava
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Potcoava
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alexeni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belitsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branichevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Doyrantsi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kalugerene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kaynardzha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krivnya Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krushari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leskovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mânăstirea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nikola Kozlevo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orlyak Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrovo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Staro Selishte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tervel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zavet Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Potcoava
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe" | |
| Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae" |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Potcoava?
Potcoava has a population of 779 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.
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