Bărcăneşti
City in Prahova, Romania
Overview
Bărcăneşti is a quiet commune just south of Ploieşti in Prahova County, Romania, known for its rural charm and proximity to both the capital and cultural attractions like the Ghighiu Monastery. The area blends peaceful village life with easy access to city conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Prahova
Population
8,762
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.88°, 26.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$859
Local Cost
$518
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
38
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
643 mm
Internet Speed
193 Mbps
Upload
169 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
OTP
Distance
35 km
Explore
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 10 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 58/100.