Location & Surroundings
Popești is a village in Valcea County, Romania with 423 inhabitants, at 282 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Balcesti, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Bucharest is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Craiova Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
Popești is village in Măciuca municipality, Vâlcea County, Romania — RO sat în comuna Măciuca, județul Vâlcea, România.
It is located in Măciuca, Romania.
The population is about 216 (2021).
Also known as: NL Popesti
Basic Data
- Country Romania
- Located in Măciuca
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 44' 28" N, 24° 1' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 282 m
- Timezone Europe/Bucharest
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 423
- Pop. Density 102 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leu (RON)
- Phone Prefix +40
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:43
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:31
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Popesti
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Popesti, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.8 | 3.0 | 195 | 23 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.1 | 8 | 40 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 239.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 37 | 51 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.4 | 64 | 50 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.7 | 169 | 26 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 510.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 110 | 40 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 2.4 | 44 | 56 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 58 | 49 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 33.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 2.8 | 204 | 25 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 588.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 355 | 39 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 229.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.6 | 18 | 57 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 304 | 31 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 5.5 | 320 | 23 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 434.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Popesti?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Popesti today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 19:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Popesti?
Local time is 21:43. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Popesti?
Popesti is a populated place.
How many people live in Popesti?
Population about 423.
What is the elevation of Popesti?
DEM 282 m.
Where is Popesti located?
It is at 44.74103, 24.01795 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Popesti in?
It is in Romania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry