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Telești, Romania

Dâmbovița County · Romania

Telești is a small town in Dâmbovița County, Romania with a population of 626. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
626 Population 17/sq mi density
932 ft Elevation 284 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.3 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 Telești

Telești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Buduhala, Șomănești and Telești.

People

Population626
Density17/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Population626
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates44.8925°, 25.2287°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDâmbovița County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.8 inches (53 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Telești

Telești is a small town in Romania (Dâmbovița County) with a population of 626. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Telești is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Telești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Telești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates44.8925°N, 25.2287°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 142 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 98 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 139 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 137 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 128 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 129 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 111 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 142 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 116 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 141 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 147 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 140 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 127 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 132 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 145 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 146 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 147 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 132 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 104 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Telești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Telești

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 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 Telești

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
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Art Museum
Branesti Museum
Cândești Museum
Diocese Museum in Stelea Monastery
Dragomiresti Museum
Ethnography Museum
History Museum
Metropolitan Bishopric' Complex
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
Punct muzeal
Romanian Printing and Rare Books Museum
Stelea Art Galleries
Viforata Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Voinești Village Museum

Libraries in Telești

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

Farmers Markets in Telești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Actuala Piața Ruși
Complex magazinul de la colt
Piața 1 Mai - Lactate
Piața Eroilor
Piața Rociu
Sf. Ilie Market
Targ saptamanal Gaesti
Targul Carcinov

Stadiums & Teams in Telești

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Ski Resorts Near Telești

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 Telești

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Clinceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Letca Nouă AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
248 m (814 ft)
Founded
1587
Postal Code
137250

🇷🇴 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 Telești

What is the population of Telești?

Telești has a population of 626 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles.

Is Telești 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 Telești?

Telești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 20.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Telești?

There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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