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Băcăoani, Romania

Vaslui County · Romania

Băcăoani is a small town in Vaslui County, Romania with a population of 579. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 15/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 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
$20,412 median income

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About Băcăoani

Băcăoani

Muntenii de Jos is a commune in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Băcăoani, Mânjești, Muntenii de Jos and Secuia.

People

Population579
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population579
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates46.5841°, 27.7809°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVaslui County
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.4 inches (67 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Băcăoani

Băcăoani is a small town in Romania (Vaslui County) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Băcăoani is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Băcăoani vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$20,412
73% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Băcăoani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 265 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area38.1 sq mi (98.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates46.5841°N, 27.7809°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Romania avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 119 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 116 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 131 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 135 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 123 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 134 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 145 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 132 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 138 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 144 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 128 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 134 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 132 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 143 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 148 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 79 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 134 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 140 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 119 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Băcăoani has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Băcăoani

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Primară Băcăoani
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Radio Stations near Băcăoani

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Smile FM Romania -Vaslui-Huși-Negrești-Bârlad 93.2 FM contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM (MD) chr, hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Dada fusion, jazz AAC+ 64 kbps
VIP România manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Băcăoani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Stephen the Great" County Museum
Muntenii de Sus Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Băcăoani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Băcăoani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală
Piața Traian

Train Stations in Băcăoani

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Munteni

Stadiums & Teams in Băcăoani

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Ski Resorts Near Băcăoani

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Gura Bustei - Viișoara 0.0 $0

Airports Near Băcăoani

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
Baimaclia AirstripSmall Airport
CălărașiSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Băcăoani

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Băcăoani
Biserica Secuia

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
170 m (558 ft)
Area
68.0 km² (26.2 mi²)
Founded
1375
Postal Code
730006–730242
Mayor
Lucian Braniște
Website
primariavs.ro/
Twinned With
Radoviš, San Fernando de Henares

🇷🇴 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 Băcăoani

What is the population of Băcăoani?

Băcăoani has a population of 579 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles.

Is Băcăoani expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,412, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Băcăoani?

Băcăoani has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 26.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Băcăoani?

There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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