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Râmnicu Sărat, Romania

Buzău County · Romania

Râmnicu Sărat is a mid-size city in Buzău County, Romania with a population of 38,526. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
38,526 Population 9,173/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.9 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 Râmnicu Sărat

Râmnicu Sărat

Râmnicu Sărat is a city in Buzău County, Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia. It was first attested in a document of 1439, and raised to the rank of municipiu in 1994.

People

Population38,526
Density9,173/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population38,526
Population Density9,173 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates45.3833°, 27.0500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBuzău County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (555 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.4 inches (92 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Râmnicu Sărat

Râmnicu Sărat is a mid-size city in Romania (Buzău County) with a population of 38,526. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Râmnicu Sărat is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,156 business establishments.

Income: Râmnicu Sărat vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Râmnicu Sărat

Râmnicu Sărat 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -4.4° / 3.3° 22.4
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 18.4
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 1.3° / 11.8° 28.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18° 41.2
May 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.7° 65.3
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.7° 81.8
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.8° / 29.9° 73.0
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30° 47.9
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 47.7
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.5° 44.5
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.2° / 10.3° 31.5
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -2.8° / 4.3° 30.4
Râmnicu Sărat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density9,173/sq mi
Coordinates45.3833°N, 27.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Romania avg
Snowfall 36.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 59 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 52 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 51 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 48 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 51 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 64 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 60 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 44 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 58 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 46 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 54 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 64 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 46 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 54 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 68 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 35 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 49 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 45 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 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 Coldest

Râmnicu Sărat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Râmnicu Sărat

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegiul Național Alexandru Vlahuță — — — —
Liceul agricol — — — —
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Radio Stations near Râmnicu Sărat

8 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
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
Tecuci Radio 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix -Radio Dance dance, pop MP3
Stil Mix -Radio Manele manele MP3

Museums in Râmnicu Sărat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial Museum
"Prince John (Ioan Vodă)" Memorial Exhibition
Buzau County Museum
Buzau Orthodox Bishopric Museum Collection
Palatul Lupescu
Râmnicu Sărat City Museum
Recea Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection
Rogozu Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Râmnicu Sărat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotecă0.0
Biblioteca Blăjani0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Mărăcineni0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Vasile Voiculescu" Buzău0.0
Biblioteca Municipală „Corneliu Coposu”0.0

Farmers Markets in Râmnicu Sărat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agrisem
Bar Vadu Pașii
Bian Market
LIDER DISTRICONS
Magazin Alimentar
Magazin alimentar Gara
Magazin Iulverscom 94 SRL
Magazin Mixt
Magazin Mixt - Genoa Degen
Magazin Mixt - La Mecom Junior SRL
Market - Com Deny 2005 SRL
Mini-Market
Minimarket La Parc
Non Stop Tache Lucia
Piața de haine
Piața din Cochirleanca
Piața Micro 5
Târgul Drăgaica
Universul Curățeniei

Hotels in Râmnicu Sărat

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustic 2

Restaurants in Râmnicu Sărat

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acasa la Bunica
Bella Italia
Bella Italia
Cantina Colegiului Național Alexandru Vlahuță
Casa Veche
Eden
Hanul Cnejilor
Hanul Râmnicelor
Hanul Râmnicelor
Kerem
La Paulino
La Toby
Old Time Cafe
Pizza Bongiorno
Rustic 1
Terasa Park

Cafes in Râmnicu Sărat

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 to go
Art Café
Art Cafe
Cafe Jurnal
Coffee to GO

Train Stations in Râmnicu Sărat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Râmnicu Sărat

Gas Stations in Râmnicu Sărat

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hades Petrol LDV
Lukoil
Martinel Construct
Petrom
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Spot
TAM Rompetrol

Banks in Râmnicu Sărat

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Carpatica
Banca Transilvania
BCR
BCR
BCR
BRD
TBI Bank
Volksbank

Stadiums & Teams in Râmnicu Sărat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Râmnicu Sărat

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air Base—Medium Airport
Alexeni Airfield—Small Airport
Amicii Dabija Airfield—Small Airport
Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip—Small Airport
Ianca Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Râmnicu Sărat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poștal 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Râmnicu Sărat

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „„Sfinții Voievozi” - Câța
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Nașterea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica Cuvioasa Paraschiva
Biserica Ortodoxă „Sfântul Ilie”
Biserica Ortodoxă „Sfântul Nicolae”
Biserica Ortodoxă „Sfinții Constantin și Elena”
Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe
Biserica Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul
Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Pentru și Pavel
Capela Ortodoxă „Izvorul Tămăduirii”
SC ALBACETE SRL (Complex Muntenia)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Area
8.8 km² (3.4 mi²)
Founded
1439
Postal Code
125300
Mayor
Sorin-Valentin Cîrjan
Website
primariermsarat.ro/
Twinned With
Edineț

🇷🇴 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 Râmnicu Sărat

What is the population of Râmnicu Sărat?

Râmnicu Sărat has a population of 38,526 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 9,173 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

Is Râmnicu Sărat 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 Râmnicu Sărat?

Râmnicu Sărat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 36.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Râmnicu Sărat?

There are 1,156 business establishments in the area.

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