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Urechești, Romania

Arges · Romania

Urechești is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 547. Elevation: 2,090 ft (637 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
547 Population 17/sq mi density
2,090 ft Elevation 637 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Urechești

Urechești

Arefu – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Ardżesz, w gminie Arefu. W 2011 roku liczyła 1291 mieszkańców.

People

Population547
Density17/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Population547
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Coordinates45.2593°, 24.6158°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall164.5 inches (418 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Urechești

Urechești is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet (637 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Urechești is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Urechești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Urechești has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below Romania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates45.2593°N, 24.6158°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Romania avg
Snowfall 164.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 112 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 125 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 148 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 133 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 137 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 150 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 113 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 117 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 129 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 132 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 141 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 130 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 148 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 146 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 141 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 71 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 148 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 131 km
Apr 3, 2014 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Urechești has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Urechești

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PlayRadio Urban AAC 192 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
METRONOM FM OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Urechești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble
Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean
Curtea de Argeș City Museum
Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Curtea de Argeș Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Ethnography Museum
Expozitie de costume populare
Mediaeval Art Exhibition
Poienari Fortress
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Urechești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Cepari0.0
Biblioteca comunală Arefu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șuici0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0

Farmers Markets in Urechești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chivu COM
Goranu flea market
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piata Agroalimentară Ivancea
Piata Agroalimentara Posada
Piața Ostroveni

Stadiums & Teams in Urechești

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Ski Resorts Near Urechești

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 $0
Arena Platoș 0.0 $0

Airports Near Urechești

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Urechești

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pedromed Recovery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
694 m (2,277 ft)
Founded
1546
Postal Code
117040

🇷🇴 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 Urechești

What is the population of Urechești?

Urechești has a population of 547 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles.

Is Urechești 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 Urechești?

Urechești has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 164.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Urechești?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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