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Râpa de Jos, Romania

Mureș County · Romania

Râpa de Jos is a small town in Mureș County, Romania with a population of 608. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
608 Population 51/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 Median Income
C+
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 Râpa de Jos

Râpa de Jos

Vătava is a commune in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania composed of three villages: Dumbrava (Marosliget), Râpa de Jos (Alsórépa), and Vătava.

People

Population608
Density51/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population608
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates46.9392°, 24.7686°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMureș County
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Râpa de Jos

Râpa de Jos is a small town in Romania (Mureș County) with a population of 608. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Râpa de Jos is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Râpa de Jos vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Râpa de Jos

Râpa de Jos has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -5.7° / 1.2° 42.9
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -4.7° / 3.8° 40.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.8° / 9.7° 43.7
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.1° / 16.4° 50.6
May 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 81.5
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.1° 86.0
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.9° 91.0
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.2° 64.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.6° 66.3
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 4.3° / 16° 54.1
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 0.1° / 9.5° 44.1
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -4.3° / 2.6° 51.9
Râpa de Jos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below Romania avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates46.9392°N, 24.7686°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2011.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 93 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 69 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania M3.6 136 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 137 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Râpa de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Râpa de Jos

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Marosvásárhelyi Rádió — MP3 128 kbps
Radio România Târgu Mureș - Marosvásárhelyi Rádió Románia — MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Târgu Mureș 105.6 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Székely Rádió Gyergyói etnic, local news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Gaga — MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Marosszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Koko — MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Sovata 89.2 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Son Radio -Reghin 87.8 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Someș Radio -Bistrițai 96.6 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Râpa de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Saxon House" Museum
"Teodor Tanco" Literary and Memorial Museum
Castelul Rakoczi - Bornemisza
Ethnographic Museum
Local Museum of Monor

Farmers Markets in Râpa de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Magazin mixt
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Mare
Târg

Train Stations in Râpa de Jos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gara Râpa de Jos

Stadiums & Teams in Râpa de Jos

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Ski Resorts Near Râpa de Jos

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Varság 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bogdan 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Havas Bucsin 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Havas Bucsin 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bujdosó 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Râpa de Jos

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Bistrița Airfield—Small Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport Airfield—Small Airport
Floreni Airfield—Small Airport
Ghindari Airfield—Small Airport
Joseni Airfield—Small Airport
Mugeni Airfield—Small Airport
Odorhei Airfield—Small Airport
Remetea Airifeld—Small Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Râpa de Jos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Râpa de Jos

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1332
Postal Code
547632

🇷🇴 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 Râpa de Jos

What is the population of Râpa de Jos?

Râpa de Jos has a population of 608 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

Is Râpa de Jos 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 Râpa de Jos?

Râpa de Jos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Râpa de Jos?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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