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Târgu Cărbuneşti, Romania

Gorj County · Romania

Târgu Cărbuneşti is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 8,646. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,646 Population 174/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
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 Târgu Cărbuneşti

Târgu Cărbuneşti

Târgu Cărbunești is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania with a population of 7,616 as of 2021. It lies in the south-eastern part of the county and administers ten villages: Blahnița de Jos, Cărbunești-Sat, Cojani, Crețești, Curteana, Floreșteni, Măceșu, Pojogeni, Rogojeni, and Ștefănești.

People

Population8,646
Density174/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population8,646
Population Density174 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates44.9500°, 23.5167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGorj County
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (918 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Târgu Cărbuneşti

Târgu Cărbuneşti is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 8,646. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Târgu Cărbuneşti is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 259 business establishments.

Income: Târgu Cărbuneşti vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)259

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Târgu Cărbuneşti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 272 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area49.6 sq mi (128.4 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates44.9500°N, 23.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below Romania avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 88 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 30 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 33 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 32 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 89 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 37 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 9 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 34 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 26 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 93 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 86 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 97 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 111 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 98 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 148 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 38 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 40 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 35 km
Sep 17, 1991 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania M3.8 98 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Târgu Cărbuneşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Târgu Cărbuneşti

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
95.7 BIG FM (US) oldies AAC
Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM local, local news MP3 32 kbps
Radio Crasna latino, manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Târgu Cărbuneşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum
"Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House
Art Museum
Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection
Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu
Ethnographic Collection
Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj
Muzeul Cula Cartianu
Sacelu Museum Collection
Village Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Târgu Cărbuneşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu0.0
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Târgu Cărbuneşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală
Târgul Săptămânal

Hotels in Târgu Cărbuneşti

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Gilord

Cafes in Târgu Cărbuneşti

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cofetaria Irene Market

Train Stations in Târgu Cărbuneşti

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cărbunești

Gas Stations in Târgu Cărbuneşti

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AutoGaz
Petrom
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Rompetrol

Banks in Târgu Cărbuneşti

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRD

Stadiums & Teams in Târgu Cărbuneşti

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Târgu Cărbuneşti

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Parâng 0.0 $0
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 $0
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Târgu Cărbuneşti

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu AirfieldSmall Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Târgu Cărbuneşti

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica de lemn
Biserica Mãnãstirii Cãmãrãșeasca
Biserica Sf Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril
Troita

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1480
Postal Code
215500
Mayor
Dănuț Birău
Website
primariacarbunesti.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Târgu Cărbuneşti

What is the population of Târgu Cărbuneşti?

Târgu Cărbuneşti has a population of 8,646 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 174 people per square mile, spread across 49.6 square miles.

Is Târgu Cărbuneşti 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 Târgu Cărbuneşti?

Târgu Cărbuneşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Târgu Cărbuneşti?

There are 259 business establishments in the area.

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