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Zărnești, Romania

Arges · Romania

Zărnești is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 984. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
984 Population 24/sq mi density
1,122 ft Elevation 342 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.3 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 Zărnești

Zărnești

Zărnești is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 21,624 as of 2021. It administers one village, Tohanu Nou.

People

Population984
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Population984
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Coordinates45.0203°, 24.7708°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
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$14,256

About Zărnești

Zărnești is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 984. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 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 Zărnești is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Zărnești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zărnești 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 1,122 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

Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates45.0203°N, 24.7708°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 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 M5.6 124 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 121 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 132 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 150 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 149 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 136 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 125 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 128 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 126 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 139 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 70 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 129 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 125 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 145 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 140 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 145 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 140 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 144 km
Apr 3, 2014 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.6 137 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in

Zărnești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Zărnești

3 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Zărnești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Iordachescu George Adrian
Arges County Museum
Arges Royal Court and Church Mediaeval Ensemble
Art Gallery
Casa Muzeu Vasile Muntean
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Curtea de Argeș City Museum
Curtea de Arges City Museum. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Curtea de Argeș Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Ethnography Museum
Mediaeval Art Exhibition
Museum and Archaelogical Park of the Roman Camp of Jidava
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Automobilului Românesc
Muzeul etnografic Prof. C.I. Năstase
Muzeul Goleștilor
Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium
Village Museum Collection
Wine Growing and Tree Growing Museum

Libraries in Zărnești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca Cepari0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șuici0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Zărnești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Centrală
Piata Agroalimentară Ivancea
Piata Agroalimentara Posada
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Mioveni
Piața Smârdan
Piața Stâlpeni
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
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Stadiums & Teams in Zărnești

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zărnești

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Măgura AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zărnești

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zărnești

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Bohari
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae
Biserica Sfinții Arhangheli

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)
Postal Code
117065

🇷🇴 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 Zărnești

What is the population of Zărnești?

Zărnești has a population of 984 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 41.4 square miles.

Is Zărnești 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 Zărnești?

Zărnești 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 Zărnești?

There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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