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Rugănești, Romania

Harghita County · Romania

Rugănești is a small town in Harghita County, Romania with a population of 667. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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C+ Fair
667 Population 25/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 Median Income
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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 Rugănești

Rugănești

Șimonești is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.

People

Population667
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population667
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates46.3047°, 25.0735°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHarghita County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall41.1 inches (104 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Rugănești

Rugănești is a small town in Romania (Harghita County) with a population of 667. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Rugănești is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Rugănești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rugănești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates46.3047°N, 25.0735°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Romania avg
Snowfall 41.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 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 M7.0 133 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 142 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 135 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 127 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 142 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 134 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 141 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 122 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 126 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 124 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 132 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 124 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 139 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 141 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 132 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 135 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 139 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 140 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 137 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in

Rugănești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Rugănești

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Baraka radio chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Son Radio -Sighișoara 89.5 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Vox FM Rádió etnic, local MP3 192 kbps
Star rádió local news, local radio AAC 48 kbps
Régió Rádió news, online radio MP3 192 kbps
Star Rádió -Székelyudvarhely/Odorheiu Secuiesc 100.8 FM etnic, local news AAC 48 kbps
Rádió GaGa Udvarhelyszék local news, pop rock 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

Museums in Rugănești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Molnár István" City Museum
"Petőfi Sándor" Memorial House
"Tamási Áron" Memorial House
Áprily Lajos-emlékház
Balázs Orbán Visitor Center
Borvízmúzeum
House-Museum
Museum Collection of the Fortified Church in Viscri
Museum of Straw Hats
Muzeul de Fotografie Kováts
Muzeul Haáz Rezső
Muzeul Orașului Praid
Tájház - Székely Mesterségek Múzeuma
The King’s House
The King’s House
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Rugănești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librărie0.0
Municipal Library of Odorheiu-Secuiesc0.0

Farmers Markets in Rugănești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piac
Piața Agro Târg Praid
Piața Corund
Piața Lupeni

Hotels in Rugănești

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kúria Vendégház

Breweries in Rugănești

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distileriile Lukacs Palinka 1969

Ski Resorts Near Rugănești

7 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Rugănești

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGMMedium Airport
Ciceu-Andras AirfieldSmall Airport
Elie Carafoli Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ghindari AirfieldSmall Airport
Joseni AirfieldSmall Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Mugeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Odorhei AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Remetea AirifeldSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rugănești

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rugonfalvi református templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1518
Postal Code
537323

🇷🇴 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 Rugănești

What is the population of Rugănești?

Rugănești has a population of 667 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles.

Is Rugănești 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 Rugănești?

Rugănești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 41.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rugănești?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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