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Smârdan, Romania

Dolj · Romania

Smârdan is a small town in Dolj, Romania with a population of 1,540. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
1,540 Population 27/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
22.6 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 Smârdan

Smârdan

Calafat is a city in Dolj County, southern Romania, in the region of Oltenia. It lies on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian city of Vidin, to which it is linked by the Calafat-Vidin Bridge, opened in 2013. After the destruction of the bridges of late antiquity, for centuries Calafat was connected with the southern bank of the Danube by boat, and later by ferryboat.

People

Population1,540
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population1,540
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates43.9338°, 22.9659°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDolj
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (575 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Smârdan

Smârdan is a small town in Romania (Dolj) with a population of 1,540. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Smârdan is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Smârdan vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Smârdan

Smârdan has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.3° 53.1
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.1° 52.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 1.7° / 13.8° 46.5
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 5.9° / 19.6° 43.9
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.6° 59.1
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 57.7
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.1° 54.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.1° 46.5
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.4° 52.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18.3° 67.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 2.7° / 11° 47.3
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -2.3° / 5.6° 50.2
Smârdan 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 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates43.9338°N, 22.9659°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 115 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 143 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 131 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 134 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 127 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 126 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 142 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 141 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 139 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 138 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 149 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 127 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 130 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 129 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 134 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 130 km
Dec 16, 1994 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.3 131 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 94 km
Jun 12, 2023 9 km WSW of Paraćin, Serbia M4.2 134 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 122 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 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Smârdan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Smârdan

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Smârdan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art and Ethnography Museum
Cruciform barrack
Konaka
Palatul Marincu - Muzeul de Artă și Etnografie Calafat
The Cruciform barrack
Епиграфски музей
Къща на срещите

Libraries in Smârdan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală George Șt. Marincu0.0
Библиотека към читалище "Просвета"0.0

Farmers Markets in Smârdan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Bulgarilor
Piața Calafatului
Piata Desa
Piața Desa
Piața Poiana Mare
Piața publică - public marketplace
пазар
Съботен пазар

Stadiums & Teams in Smârdan

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Ski Resorts Near Smârdan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stara Planina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Smârdan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Erden AirfieldSmall Airport
Krivodol AirstripSmall Airport
Medovnitsa AirstripSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Montana AirfieldSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vidin Smurdan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vratsa AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Area
103.6 km² (40.0 mi²)
Founded
1424
Postal Code
205200
Mayor
Mihai Cotea
Website
municipiulcalafat.ro/
Twinned With
Duiven, Vidin, Zaječar

🇷🇴 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 Smârdan

What is the population of Smârdan?

Smârdan has a population of 1,540 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 57.3 square miles.

Is Smârdan 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 Smârdan?

Smârdan 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Smârdan?

There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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