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Scânteia, Romania

Iași County · Romania

Scânteia is a small town in Iași County, Romania with a population of 4,245. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,245 Population 204/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,660 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Scânteia

Scânteia

Scînteia was the name of two newspapers edited by Communist groups at different intervals in Romanian history. The title is a homage to the Russian language paper Iskra. It was known as Scânteia until the 1953 spelling reform, which replaced the letter  with the phonologically identical Î in all cases.

People

Population4,245
Density204/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population4,245
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates46.9167°, 27.5667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIași County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.4 inches (97 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Scânteia

Scânteia is a small town in Romania (Iași County) with a population of 4,245. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Scânteia is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 127 business establishments.

Income: Scânteia vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,660
79% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Scânteia

Scânteia has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 547 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -5.2° / 1.3° 27.3
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -3.7° / 3.9° 25.7
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.1° / 10.1° 33.6
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.5° 43.2
May 17°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.3° 59.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.9° 80.3
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 29° 68.6
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.8° 48.8
Sep 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23° 49.3
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 6° / 16.2° 45.4
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.8° 33.4
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.7° 31.9
Scânteia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates46.9167°N, 27.5667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 38.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 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 M7.0 138 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 137 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 145 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 150 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 112 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 140 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 148 km
Dec 1, 2012 1 km ESE of Nereju, Romania M4.7 148 km
Dec 26, 2009 3 km W of Spulber, Romania M4.5 145 km
Apr 9, 2021 7 km WNW of Paltin, Romania M4.5 143 km
Mar 6, 2006 2 km NE of Nereju, Romania M4.5 146 km
May 26, 2012 3 km SSW of Paltin, Romania M4.5 145 km
Aug 30, 2019 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.5 150 km
Nov 18, 1997 1 km E of Nereju, Romania M4.5 148 km
Aug 5, 2019 6 km WNW of Paltin, Romania M4.4 142 km
Aug 24, 2025 2 km S of Spulber, Romania M4.4 146 km
Feb 7, 2004 6 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.4 148 km
Feb 24, 2014 2 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.4 150 km
Mar 8, 2000 4 km ENE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 139 km
Feb 8, 2017 4 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Scânteia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Scânteia

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
USV Radio -Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava music, student radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Doxologia MP3 64 kbps
Smile FM Romania -Vaslui-Huși-Negrești-Bârlad 93.2 FM contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM (MD) chr, hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Iasi Fm music, news AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Dada fusion, jazz AAC+ 64 kbps
VIP România manele MP3 128 kbps
Rock Now Radio classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Terranova Radio ambient, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Scânteia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Elena and Costel Rotaru" Collection
"Emil Racovita" Memorial House
"Moldavia" National Museum Complex
"Otilia Cazimir" Museum
"Ștefan Procopiu" Museum of Science and Technology
"Three Hierarchs" Church Museum Collection
Art Museum
Casa Dosoftei
Casa Memorială "Emil Racoviță"
Casa muzeelor
Ethnographic Museum of Moldavia
Galata Monastery Museum Collection
Golia Monastery Collection
History Museum of Moldavia
Jewish Community Museum
Muntenii de Sus Museum
Museum Collection of the Metropolitan Seat of Moldova and Bukovina
Museum House "Queen Maria" Burchi-Septilici
Muzeul Ion Creanga
Muzeul Otilia Cazimir
Muzeul Satului
Palace of Culture

Libraries in Scânteia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Apollonia0.0
Biblioteca "Constantin Macarovici"0.0
Biblioteca "Elena Cuza"0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
Biblioteca Locală Ciurea0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
UMF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Scânteia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Alexandru cel Bun
Piața Chirilă
Piața Hala Centrală
Piața Nicolina
Piața Sudului

Train Stations in Scânteia

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scinteia

Gas Stations in Scânteia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PECO Bencomar

Breweries in Scânteia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tomești Hill Crafting Brewery
Tomești Hill Crafting Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Scânteia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Scânteia

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Gura Bustei - Viișoara 0.0 $0

Airports Near Scânteia

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
CălărașiSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Scânteia

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Athena
Băile Nicolina
Cabinete medicale studențești
Cabinete medicina de familie
Centrul de servicii de recuperare neuromotorie
Centrul Medical Sf Gheorghe
Clinica Delv
Clinica Hope
Clinica Zenmed
Emerald
Policlinica Sfinții Petru și Pavel (Industrială)
Pro Life Clinics
Stefania Medical
Synevo
Synlab
TransmedExpert Medex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scânteia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Scânteia

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Founded
1423
Postal Code
707215

🇷🇴 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 Scânteia

What is the population of Scânteia?

Scânteia has a population of 4,245 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Scânteia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,660, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Scânteia?

Scânteia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 38.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scânteia?

There are 127 business establishments in the area.

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