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Protopopești, Romania

Vaslui County · Romania

Protopopești is a small town in Vaslui County, Romania with a population of 736. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
736 Population 35/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 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
$20,412 median income

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About Protopopești

Protopopești

Tăcuta is a commune in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Cujba, Dumasca, Focșeasca, Mircești, Protopopești, Sofieni and Tăcuta.

People

Population736
Density35/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population736
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates46.9654°, 27.6398°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVaslui County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.4 inches (97 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Protopopești

Protopopești is a small town in Romania (Vaslui County) with a population of 736. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Protopopești is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Protopopești vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Protopopești

Protopopești 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
Protopopești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates46.9654°N, 27.6398°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 38.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 1, 2021.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 146 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 145 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 118 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 147 km
Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 146 km
Aug 5, 2019 6 km WNW of Paltin, Romania M4.4 150 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 148 km
Mar 8, 2000 4 km ENE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 147 km
Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 20 km
Mar 1, 2016 6 km W of Bolote?ti, Romania M4.3 136 km
Jun 29, 2015 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania M4.3 110 km
Aug 11, 2013 1 km NW of Paltin, Romania M4.3 149 km
Mar 16, 2013 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania M4.2 96 km
Apr 9, 1992 2 km NE of Reghiu, Romania M4.2 143 km
Oct 14, 1990 4 km NE of Ire?ti, Romania M4.2 123 km
Dec 6, 1997 1 km SW of Cârligele, Romania M4.2 150 km
Mar 21, 2008 4 km E of Jari?tea, Romania M4.1 137 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 109 km
Jan 30, 2006 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania M4.1 97 km
Mar 31, 2006 3 km NNE of Fitione?ti, Romania M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Protopopești has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Protopopești

9 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
Smile FM Romania -Vaslui-Huși-Negrești-Bârlad 93.2 FM contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM (MD) chr, hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Iasi Fm music, news AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Dada fusion, jazz AAC+ 64 kbps
VIP România manele MP3 128 kbps
Rock Now Radio classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Terranova Radio ambient, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Protopopești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Elena and Costel Rotaru" Collection
"Emil Racovita" Memorial House
"George Toparceanu" Memorial House
"Mihai Codreanu" Museum
"Mihail Kogalniceanu" Memorial Museum
"Mihail Sadoveanu" Museum
"Moldavia" National Museum Complex
"Nicolae Gane" Museum
"Otilia Cazimir" Museum
"Poni - Cernatescu" Memorial Museum
"Ștefan Procopiu" Museum of Science and Technology
"The History of Romanian Theatre" Museum Collection
"Three Hierarchs" Church Museum Collection
Art Museum
Bojdeuca Ion Creangă
Casa Dosoftei
Casa Memorială ,,Moș Pantelii"
Casa Memorială "Emil Racoviță"
Casa muzeelor
Ethnographic Museum of Moldavia
Galata Monastery Museum Collection
Golia Monastery Collection
History Museum of Moldavia
Jewish Community Museum
Museum Collection of the Metropolitan Seat of Moldova and Bukovina
Museum House "Queen Maria" Burchi-Septilici
Museum of Romanian Literature
Museum of the Union
Muzeul de Istorie Naturală
Muzeul de Istorie și Etnografie Ungheni
Muzeul de Mineralogie şi Petrografie
Muzeul Ion Creanga
Muzeul Literaturii Iași
Muzeul Mihai Eminescu
Muzeul Mihail Kogălniceanu
Muzeul Otilia Cazimir
Muzeul Poni-Cernatescu
Muzeul Satului
Muzeul Unirii
Muzeul Universității „Al. I. Cuza”
Palace of Culture
Vila Sonet - Muzeul Mihai Codreanu

Libraries in Protopopești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anton de Padova0.0
Apollonia0.0
bibliotecă0.0
bibliotecă0.0
Biblioteca "Constantin Macarovici"0.0
Biblioteca "Elena Cuza"0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Centrală Universitară "Mihai Eminescu"0.0
Biblioteca Colegiului de Medicină0.0
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
Biblioteca Locală Ciurea0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Dimitrie Cantemir"0.0
Biblioteca Raională Ungheni0.0
Bibloteca Dănuțeni0.0
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 Protopopești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Alexandru cel Bun
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața Chirilă
Piața Dacia
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața Hala Centrală
Piața Nicolina
Piața Păcurari
Piața Sudului

Breweries in Protopopești

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tomești Hill Crafting Brewery
Tomești Hill Crafting Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Protopopești

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Protopopești

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Protopopești

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
CălărașiSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Protopopești

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Arcadia Moara de Foc
Athena
Băile Nicolina
Cabinete medicale studențești
Cabinete medicina de familie
Centrul de servicii de recuperare neuromotorie
Centrul Medical Sf Gheorghe
Clinica Almedra
Clinica Delv
Clinică EIS Med
Clinica Hope
Clinica Zenmed
Emerald
GastroMedica
Lumisan
Neolife
Policlinica Sfinții Petru și Pavel (Industrială)
Pro Life Clinics
Psychotherapist Gianina Georgeta Lupu
SonoEcoMed - Dr. Carmina Schaas
Stefania Medical
Synevo
Synlab
TransmedExpert Medex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Protopopești

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Protopopești

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Founded
1423
Postal Code
707215

🇷🇴 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 Protopopești

What is the population of Protopopești?

Protopopești has a population of 736 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Protopopești expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Protopopești?

Protopopești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 38.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Protopopești?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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