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Scăpău, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Scăpău is a small town in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 957. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
957 Population 16/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Scăpău

Scăpău

Devesel is a commune located in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Batoți, Bistrețu, Devesel, Dunărea Mică, Scăpău and Tismana.

People

Population957
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population957
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates44.4643°, 22.7237°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Scăpău

Scăpău is a small town in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 957. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Scăpău is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Scăpău vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Scăpău experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area61.5 sq mi (159.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates44.4643°N, 22.7237°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 80 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 53 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 83 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 75 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 103 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 94 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 128 km
Sep 26, 1996 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia M4.5 141 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 74 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 92 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 90 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 76 km
Dec 16, 1994 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.3 117 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 80 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 126 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 34 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 35 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 106 km
Jun 12, 2023 9 km WSW of Paraćin, Serbia M4.2 134 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Scăpău has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Scăpău

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Lagoshevtsi (BG) ambient, folk MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Scăpău

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Iron Gate Hydropower Station" Exhibition
"Iron Gates" Region Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Arheoloski muzej Djerdapa
Art Museum
Complexul arhitectonic Ada-Kaleh
Kuca Stevana Mokranjca
Museul Hidrocentralei Porțile de Fier
Muzej „Krajina”
Muzej Hajduk Veljka

Libraries in Scăpău

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dečija Biblioteka0.0
Narodna biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Scăpău

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AGRUM Market
Bazarul Dunărea
Piața Crihala
Piata Gruia
Piața Meva
Piața Mircea
Piața Mircea
Stocna pijaca
Zelena pijaca

Stadiums & Teams in Scăpău

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scăpău

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bor AirportSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scăpău

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe”

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
90 m (295 ft)
Founded
1597
Postal Code
227305

🇷🇴 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 Scăpău

What is the population of Scăpău?

Scăpău has a population of 957 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 61.5 square miles.

Is Scăpău expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Scăpău?

Scăpău has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scăpău?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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