Roșia Jiu, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Roșia Jiu is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 10,246. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,246 Population 977/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Roșia Jiu

Roșia Jiu

Fărcășești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Fărcășești, Fărcășești-Moșneni, Peșteana de Jos, Rogojel, Roșia-Jiu, Timișeni, and Valea cu Apă.

People

Population10,246
Density977/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population10,246
Population Density977 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates44.8901°, 23.1627°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Roșia Jiu

Roșia Jiu is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 10,246. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Climate in Roșia Jiu

Roșia Jiu 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C / 30°F -11.3° / 9.4° 75.6
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -8.8° / 13.6° 36.1
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -5.3° / 18° 44.7
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.5° / 21.3° 67.0
May 14°C / 57°F 3.4° / 24.6° 94.5
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 9° / 31.3° 103.8
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 10.3° / 34.4° 71.1
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 11.9° / 34.7° 58.6
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 6.2° / 30° 58.1
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 0.4° / 23.7° 40.6
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -4.8° / 19.1° 75.9
Dec 1.1°C / 34°F -6.2° / 10.5° 76.8
Roșia Jiu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density977/sq mi
Coordinates44.8901°N, 23.1627°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 60 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 24 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 27 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 20 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 123 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 83 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 22 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 34 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 123 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 22 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 149 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 81 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 65 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 22 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 131 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 69 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 80 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 18 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Roșia Jiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Roșia Jiu

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală - clasele 1-8 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roșia Jiu

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 Roșia Jiu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum
"Maria Apostol" Museum Collection
Art Museum
Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection
Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși
Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu
Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House
Ethnografic Collection
Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj
Museul costumului popular gorjenesc
Muzeul Cula Cartianu
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Roșia Jiu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Văgiuleşti0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Motru0.0
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Roșia Jiu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală
Piata Centrala Motru

Train Stations in Roșia Jiu

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rovinari

Gas Stations in Roșia Jiu

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrom
Rompetrol

Banks in Roșia Jiu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Comercială Română

Stadiums & Teams in Roșia Jiu

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Ski Resorts Near Roșia Jiu

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muntele Mic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parâng 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Vidra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Roșia Jiu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roșia Jiu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserica Creștină Baptistă
Biserica Sfântul Andrei
Catedrala Rovinari

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
26.3 km² (10.2 mi²)
Founded
1981
Postal Code
215400
Mayor
Robert Dorin Filip
Website
primariarovinari.ro/
Twinned With
Turek

🇷🇴 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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What is the population of Roșia Jiu?

Roșia Jiu has a population of 10,246 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 977 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roșia Jiu?

Roșia Jiu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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