Potoceni, Romania
Buzău County · Romania
Potoceni is a large city in Buzău County, Romania with a population of 103,481. Elevation: 361 ft (110 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 Potoceni
Mărăcineni is a commune in the center of Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania, just north of Buzău, the county seat. The commune is made up of three villages: Mărăcineni, Căpățânești, and Potoceni.
People
Climate
| Population | 103,481 |
| Population Density | 7,318 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1966°, 26.7765° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Buzău County |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.6 inches (522 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.8 inches (61 cm) |
About Potoceni
Potoceni is a large city in Romania (Buzău County) with a population of 103,481. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Potoceni
Potoceni has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1966°N, 26.7765°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Potoceni has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Potoceni
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus FM | regional | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pro Manele | manele, manele si petrecere | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Work From Home radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Potoceni
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Vasile Voiculescu" Memorial House | ||||
| Buzau County Museum | ||||
| Buzau Orthodox Bishopric Museum Collection | ||||
| Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| GeoGate | ||||
| Muzeu Școlar | ||||
| Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection |
Libraries in Potoceni
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Blăjani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală ”Vasile Cârlova” Vernești | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Mărăcineni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană "Vasile Voiculescu" Buzău | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Potoceni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angrosistul S.R.L. Depozit 2 | |||||
| Bar Vadu Pașii | |||||
| Bian Market | |||||
| Cafe Bar | |||||
| Dodo Market | |||||
| Fortuna - Market | |||||
| La Zarzaulea | |||||
| LIDER DISTRICONS | |||||
| Magazin Alimentar | |||||
| Magazin Alimentar - Mini Market | |||||
| Magazin alimentar Gara | |||||
| Magazin Alimentar la Sturzu | |||||
| Magazin materiale de construcție | |||||
| Magazin Mixt | |||||
| Magazin mixt | |||||
| Magazin Mixt - Dobre | |||||
| Magazin Universal - La Seby | |||||
| Magazinul lui Rusu | |||||
| Market Juunior | |||||
| Mini Market Dobrica | |||||
| Mini Market Gura Văii | |||||
| Mini-Market | |||||
| Minimarket La Parc | |||||
| Non Stop Tache Lucia | |||||
| Piata | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentara Pârscov | |||||
| Piața de haine | |||||
| Piața Micro 14 | |||||
| Piața Micro 5 | |||||
| Slik Impex SRL | |||||
| Șolea Activ (Legume-Fructe) Autoservire | |||||
| Târg Comunal | |||||
| Târgul Comunal Sătuc | |||||
| Târgul Drăgaica | |||||
| Universul Curățeniei |
Restaurants in Potoceni
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Potoceni
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Potoceni
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Potoceni
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | Large Airport |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | Large Airport |
| Boboc Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alexeni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ciolpani Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gagu Zenair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ianca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Potoceni
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica „Sfânta Cuvioasă Parascheva" |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Potoceni?
Potoceni has a population of 103,481 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 7,318 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Potoceni?
Potoceni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.
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