Băneşti
City in Prahova, Romania
Overview
Băneşti is a small, scenic town in Prahova County, Romania, known for its close-knit community atmosphere and access to natural beauty. It offers a peaceful escape with a taste of authentic Romanian rural and small-town life, set among gentle hills and along the picturesque Doftana River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Prahova
Population
5,426
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.10°, 25.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$847
Local Cost
$454
Local Income
$700
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-22.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
719 mm
Internet Speed
287 Mbps
Upload
129 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.