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Uricani, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Uricani is a small city in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 9,924. Elevation: 2,270 ft (692 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,924 Population 84/sq mi density
2,270 ft Elevation 692 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Uricani

Uricani

Uricani is a town in the Jiu Valley region of Hunedoara County, in southern Transylvania, Romania. As of 2021 it had a population of 6,669.

People

Population9,924
Density84/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Population9,924
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Coordinates45.3373°, 23.1524°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Uricani

Uricani is a small city in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 9,924. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet (692 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Uricani is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 298 business establishments.

Income: Uricani vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)298

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Uricani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Romania avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area117.5 sq mi (304.3 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates45.3373°N, 23.1524°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Romania avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 27 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 77 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 23 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 30 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 137 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 137 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 38 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 147 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 30 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 139 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 46 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 28 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 139 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 94 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 29 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 113 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 34 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 56 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 99 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Uricani has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Uricani

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală Nr. 2 - - - -
High School Technological "Retezat" Uricani - - - -
Școala Generală Nr. 2 - - - -
Sală de Sport - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uricani

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Energy Cugir 00s, 2000s MP3 128 kbps
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 Uricani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Maria Apostol" Museum Collection
Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection
Casa memorială Ion D. Sîrbu
Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj
Lainici Monastery Museum Collection
Mining Museum
Muzeu Etnografic
Muzeul Cula Cartianu
Muzeul Instalatorului Român
Muzeul Mamei
Muzeul Mineritului
Stână Muzeu
The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum
The "Momarlani" Ethnographic Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Uricani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Pui0.0

Farmers Markets in Uricani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agroalimentare Piața Vulcan
Piața
Piața Lupeni
Piața Petrila

Restaurants in Uricani

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amicii's House
Restaurant & Pizzerie Mamma Mia
Restaurant & Pizzerie Mamma Mia
Restaurant Montana

Theatres in Uricani

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultură

Train Stations in Uricani

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lupeni

Bus Stations in Uricani

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Statia "Terminus" Uricani

Banks in Uricani

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Comercială Română

Stadiums & Teams in Uricani

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Ski Resorts Near Uricani

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Straja Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muntele Mic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parâng 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Vidra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Uricani

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Salonti Airstrip-Small Airport
Săulești Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Uricani

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poșta Română

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uricani

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului Uricani (2011)
Biserica de lemn Toți Sfinții Lupeni (1901)
Biserica Greco-Catolică Uricani (2010)
Biserica Înălțarea Domnului Uricani (1931)
Biserica Penticostală
Biserica Pogorârea Sfântului Duh Lupeni (1935)

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
750 m (2,461 ft)
Area
251.4 km² (97.0 mi²)
Founded
1818
Postal Code
336100
Mayor
Dănuț Buhăescu
Website
orasuluricani.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 Uricani

What is the population of Uricani?

Uricani has a population of 9,924 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 117.5 square miles.

Is Uricani expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Uricani?

Uricani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Uricani?

There are 298 business establishments in the area.

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