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Şotânga, Romania

Dâmbovița County · Romania

Şotânga is a small town in Dâmbovița County, Romania with a population of 4,600. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,600 Population 835/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 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
$15,336 median income

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About Şotânga

Şotânga

Șotânga is a commune in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, Romania with a population of 7,077 as of 2021. It is composed of two villages, Șotânga and Teiș. The Șotânga Coal Mine was a local open-pit and underground lignite mine.

People

Population4,600
Density835/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population4,600
Population Density835 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates44.9833°, 25.3667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDâmbovița County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.1 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Şotânga

Şotânga is a small town in Romania (Dâmbovița County) with a population of 4,600. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Şotânga is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Şotânga vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Şotânga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 285 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates44.9833°N, 25.3667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 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 M7.0 139 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 143 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 128 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 83 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 137 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 124 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 96 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 127 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 127 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 101 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 114 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 122 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 113 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 132 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 125 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 130 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 112 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 117 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 117 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in

Şotânga has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Şotânga

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
OZONE.fm adult contemporary, campina AAC+ 64 kbps
Titu Radio local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Şotânga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dinu Lipatti" Memorial House
"Gabriel Popescu" House and Workshop
"Gheorghe Petrașcu" House and Workshop
"People, Places, and Customs? Ethnographic Museum
"The Royal Court" National Museum Complex
"Vasile Blendea" Museum
Art Museum
Branesti Museum
Cândești Museum
Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu”
Dealu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Diocese Museum in Stelea Monastery
Dragomiresti Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnography Museum
History Museum
Metropolitan Bishopric' Complex
Museum Collection of Nucet Monastery
Museum of Bulgarian Community
Museum of Dambovita Region the Writers
Museum of the Romanian Police
Muzeul Aviatic „Dumitru Dorin Prunariu”
Muzeul Revoluției
Muzeul Revoluției
Muzeul Tiparului și al Cărții Românești Vechi
Ocnița Museum
Punct muzeal
Romanian Printing and Rare Books Museum
Stelea Art Galleries
Valea Lunga-Cricov Local Museum
Viforata Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Voinești Village Museum

Libraries in Şotânga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Ion Heliade Rădulescu"0.0

Farmers Markets in Şotânga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Actuala Piața Ruși
Agro Legume
Complex magazinul de la colt
Piața 1 Mai - Lactate
Piața Eroilor
Piața Vlad Țepeș
Târg

Stadiums & Teams in Şotânga

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Ski Resorts Near Şotânga

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0

Airports Near Şotânga

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBBULarge Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Clinceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şotânga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Șotânga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
260 m (853 ft)
Area
50.4 km² (19.5 mi²)
Founded
1396
Postal Code
130002–130169
Mayor
Daniel-Cristian Stan
Website
pmtgv.ro/
Twinned With
Castellón de la Plana, Corbetta, Căușeni, Guilin, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kazanlak, Miami, New York City, Orvault, Santarém, Trakai, Vellinge Municipality

🇷🇴 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 Şotânga

What is the population of Şotânga?

Şotânga has a population of 4,600 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 835 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Şotânga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Şotânga?

Şotânga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Şotânga?

There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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