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Scărişoara, Romania

Olt · Romania

Scărişoara is a small town in Olt, Romania with a population of 3,221. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,221 Population 129/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Scărişoara

Scărișoara – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Aluta, w gminie Scărișoara. W 2011 roku liczyła 2327 mieszkańców.

People

Population3,221
Density129/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population3,221
Population Density129 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates44.0000°, 24.5667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceOlt
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Scărişoara

Scărişoara is a small town in Romania (Olt) with a population of 3,221. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Scărişoara is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Scărişoara vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Scărişoara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 284 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates44.0000°N, 24.5667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Romania avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 141 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 138 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 138 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 138 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 23 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
Feb 7, 2009 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria M3.8 146 km
Aug 21, 1992 3 km SW of Anton, Bulgaria M3.7 144 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 138 km
Aug 26, 1993 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M3.5 132 km
Aug 28, 2000 10 km WNW of Dryanovo, Bulgaria M3.3 127 km
Feb 2, 1996 3 km SSW of Pravets, Bulgaria M3.3 139 km
Jun 12, 1990 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria M3.3 144 km
Aug 17, 1993 6 km NNW of Zlatitsa, Bulgaria M3.2 141 km
Sep 30, 1992 6 km NW of Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria M3.2 150 km
Jan 11, 2008 3 km SE of ?elaru, Romania M3.2 79 km
Oct 27, 1993 2 km ESE of Zlatitsa, Bulgaria M3.1 147 km
Apr 15, 1994 3 km NW of Chelopech, Bulgaria M3.1 148 km
Apr 23, 1993 5 km N of Etropole, Bulgaria M3.1 132 km
Jun 9, 1993 1 km NW of Botevgrad, Bulgaria M3.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Scărişoara has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Scărişoara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Iancu Jianu" Memorial House
Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Boian Plain Museum
Boianu Ethnographic Museum Complex
Cetatea Geto Dacică
Documentary Exhibition "Military Priests of the Olt County"
Museum of Romanati
Museum of Romanati. Fine Arts Department
Punct Muzeal
Sprancenata Village Museum Collection
Sucidava Roman Fortress in Celeiu
Village Museum

Libraries in Scărişoara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Cilieni0.0
Biblioteca Corabia0.0
Librăria Nicolae Titulescu0.0

Farmers Markets in Scărişoara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața
Piata Agro-Alimentara Corabia
Piața agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Caracal
Piața Izbiceni
Târg de legume
Târg săptămânal Traian
Targul Corabia

Stadiums & Teams in Scărişoara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scărişoara

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Dolna Mitropoliya Air BaseMedium Airport
Bohot AirfieldSmall Airport
Brenitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Grivitsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamenets Air BaseSmall Airport
Knezha AirstripSmall Airport
Koynare AirstripSmall Airport
Levski AirfieldSmall Airport
Selanovtsi AirfieldSmall Airport
Slatina AirstripSmall Airport
Slavovitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Sokolare Highway StripSmall Airport
StaroseltsiSmall Airport
Svishtov AirfieldSmall Airport
Vabel AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scărişoara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Founded
1575
Postal Code
237395

🇷🇴 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 Scărişoara

What is the population of Scărişoara?

Scărişoara has a population of 3,221 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

Is Scărişoara 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 Scărişoara?

Scărişoara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scărişoara?

There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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