Romanești, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Romanești is a mid-size city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 73,545. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°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 Romanești
Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați.
People
Climate
| Population | 73,545 |
| Population Density | 1,584 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0117°, 23.2650° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Romanești
Romanești is a mid-size city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 73,545. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet (188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Romanești
Romanești has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0117°N, 23.2650°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Romanești has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Romanești
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegiul Național Spiru Haret | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Generală Gheorghe Tătărăscu | - | - | - | - |
| Colegiul Național Ecaterina Teodoroiu | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Geerală Pompiliu Marcea | - | - | - | - |
| Colegiul Tehnic Nr. 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegiul Energetic Nr. 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul cu Program Sportiv | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Romanești
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Romanești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Romanești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Romanești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Restaurants in Romanești
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Romanești
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Romanești
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Romanești
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Romanești
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Romanești
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Romanești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Romanești
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Romanești
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Romanești
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fancourier | |
| Oficiul Poștal Târgu-Jiu 4 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Romanești
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Înălțarea Domnului | |
| Church of the Holy Trinity |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Romanești?
Romanești has a population of 73,545 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,584 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Romanești?
Romanești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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