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Rovinari, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Rovinari is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 12,259. Elevation: 545 ft (166 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rovinari
Rovinari is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. A large coal burning electric power plant it is located near the town. Surface and underground lignite coal mines operate in the surrounding area. It officially became a town in 1981, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 12,259 |
| Population Density | 1,169 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9167°, 23.1833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Rovinari
Rovinari is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 12,259. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet (166 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.
Income: Rovinari vs Romania
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Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 368 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Rovinari
Rovinari 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 | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9167°N, 23.1833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Rovinari has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Rovinari
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 Rovinari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Rovinari
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Văgiuleşti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală Motru | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rovinari
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piata Centrala Motru |
Train Stations in Rovinari
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rovinari
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rovinari
4 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rovinari
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 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Rovinari?
Rovinari has a population of 12,259 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,169 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.
Is Rovinari expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Rovinari?
Rovinari 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. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rovinari?
There are 368 business establishments in the area.