Its name is derived from the Romanian verb "a afuma", meaning to smoke food.

The commune is located 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of downtown Bucharest, on the left bank of the river Pasărea.

The ruins of the Princely Court of Radu of Afumați, Voivode of Wallachia from 1522 to 1529, are located at the entrance in the commune.

[3] Afumați is traversed by the DN2 road, which connects Bucharest to Urziceni.

Stadionul Comunal is a multi-use stadium located in Afumați.