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Răchițele de Sus, Romania

Arges · Romania

Răchițele de Sus is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 539. Elevation: 1,493 ft (455 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
539 Population 13/sq mi density
1,493 ft Elevation 455 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Răchițele de Sus

Răchițele de Sus

Cocu is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bărbătești, Cocu, Crucișoara, Făcălețești, Greabănu, Popești, Răchițele de Jos, and Răchițele de Sus.

People

Population539
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Population539
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Coordinates44.9057°, 24.6527°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Răchițele de Sus

Răchițele de Sus is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet (455 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Răchițele de Sus is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Răchițele de Sus vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Răchițele de Sus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates44.9057°N, 24.6527°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 116 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 135 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 146 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 118 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 120 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 140 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 85 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 143 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 138 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 143 km
Nov 14, 1999 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 143 km
Sep 3, 2019 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.6 140 km
Jan 10, 2012 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 144 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 89 km
Sep 30, 2010 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.5 144 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 125 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 122 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 112 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 73 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in

Răchițele de Sus has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Răchițele de Sus

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
METRONOM FM — OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Răchițele de Sus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Liviu Rebreanu" Memorial House
"Nicolae Balcescu" Memorial Museum
Arges County Museum
Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble
Art Gallery
Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Colecție Muzeală din Poboru
Curtea de Argeș City Museum
Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium

Libraries in Răchițele de Sus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0
Marica0.0

Farmers Markets in Răchițele de Sus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piața agroalimentară Costești
Piata Agroalimentara Posada
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Smârdan
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
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Stadiums & Teams in Răchițele de Sus

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Airports Near Răchițele de Sus

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geamăna Airfield—Small Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Topoloveni Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Răchițele de Sus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
444 m (1,457 ft)
Founded
1570
Postal Code
117055

🇷🇴 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 Răchițele de Sus

What is the population of Răchițele de Sus?

Răchițele de Sus has a population of 539 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 41.4 square miles.

Is Răchițele de Sus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Răchițele de Sus?

Răchițele de Sus has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Răchițele de Sus?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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