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Bârlad, Romania

Vaslui County · Romania

Bârlad is a mid-size city in Vaslui County, Romania with a population of 67,818. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
67,818 Population 6,527/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
20.8 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 Bârlad

Bârlad

Bârlad is a city in Vaslui County, Romania. It lies on the banks of the river Bârlad, which waters the high plains of Western Moldavia.

People

Population67,818
Density6,527/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population67,818
Population Density6,527 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates46.2318°, 27.6691°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVaslui County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.1 inches (74 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Bârlad

Bârlad is a mid-size city in Romania (Vaslui County) with a population of 67,818. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Bârlad is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Income: Bârlad vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare10
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bârlad

Bârlad has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0°C). Average annual precipitation is 491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0°C / 32°F -10.3° / 12.3° 28.7
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -7.6° / 17.4° 14.9
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F -4.3° / 23° 25.7
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F -0.9° / 25.1° 46.8
May 16.5°C / 62°F 4.3° / 29.3° 48.4
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 11° / 34.3° 81.2
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 13.1° / 38.1° 40.9
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 14.8° / 36.7° 42.7
Sep 19°C / 66°F 7.5° / 32.1° 47.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 0.6° / 27.9° 27.9
Nov 6°C / 43°F -3.6° / 21° 39.0
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -6.2° / 14.1° 47.4
Bârlad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 262 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density6,527/sq mi
Coordinates46.2318°N, 27.6691°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Romania avg
Snowfall 29.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

419 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 89 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 84 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 99 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 143 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 103 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 90 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 114 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 100 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 131 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 104 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 100 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 126 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 113 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 95 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 102 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 110 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 114 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 97 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 39 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Bârlad has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Bârlad

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Asociația Ecologică ProEduc - - - -
Scoala Gimnaziala "Stroe S. Belloescu" nr.10 - - - -
Liceul Alexandru Vlahuță - - - -
Școala cu Clasele I-VIII „Vasile Pârvan” Nr. 2 - - - -
Școala Generală George Tutoveanu - - - -
Colegiul Național Gheorghe Roșca Codreanu - - - -
Școala Gimnazială "Episcop Iacov Antonovici" nr. 8 - - - -
Școala de Muzică și Arte Plastice Nicolae N. Tonitza - - - -
Școala Gimnazială nr. 9 Manolache Costeanu Epureanu - - - -
Casa de copii - - - -
Liceul Industrial - - - -
Scoala Gimnaziala "Victor Ion Popa" Nr.6 - - - -
Scoala Gimnaziala "Stroe S. Belloescu" nr.10 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bârlad

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
Smile FM Romania -Vaslui-Huși-Negrești-Bârlad 93.2 FM contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM (MD) chr, hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Tecuci Radio 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix -Radio Dance dance, pop MP3
Stil Mix -Radio Manele manele MP3
Radio Dada fusion, jazz AAC+ 64 kbps
VIP România manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bârlad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Vasile Pârvan" Museum
Centrul Cultural Mihai Eminescu
Muzeul Colecțiilor
Pavilion expozitional Marcel Guguianue

Libraries in Bârlad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală „Stroe Belloescu”0.0

Farmers Markets in Bârlad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Civică 9 Mai
Piața Mică
Talcioc

Hotels in Bârlad

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Moldova

Restaurants in Bârlad

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alona
Casa Veche
Casa Vladimir
Galmondo
La Conac
La Moldoveni
Quattro Stagioni
Restaurant Galmondo
Restaurant Terasa Poienița
Rustik Pub

Cafes in Bârlad

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Tutu Cafe
Unchiul Barbu

Cinemas in Bârlad

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinematograf Victoria

Monuments in Bârlad

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor Neamului
Statuia lui George Enescu

Zoos in Bârlad

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bârlad Zoo

Clinics in Bârlad

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policlinica Stomatologică
Spitalul de Copii Sfântul Nicolae

Dentists in Bârlad

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Stomatologic Zodieru Cătălin
EliteRX

Veterinaries in Bârlad

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Veterinar

Train Stations in Bârlad

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bârlad

Gas Stations in Bârlad

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
MOL ( Republicii)
RO #10028683369
Rojevas
Rompetrol

Banks in Bârlad

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
BCR
BRD
BRD
Raiffesen Bank
TBI Bank
Transilvania Bank

Ski Resorts Near Bârlad

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bârlad

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International Airport-Medium Airport
Amicii Dabija Airfield-Small Airport
Baimaclia Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bârlad

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fancourier
Oficiul Poștal nr. 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bârlad

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica "Sfintii Nicolae si Teodor"
Biserica Catolică
Biserica Domnească
Biserica Ortodoxă din Spitalul Bârlad
Biserica Sfantul Andrei
Biserica Sfântul Dumitru
Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe
Biserica Sfântul Ilie
Biserica Sfântul Ioan
Biserica Sfântul Mina
Biserica Sfinții Constantin și Elena
Biserica Sfinții Voievozi "Mihail și Gavriil"
Biserica Speranța
Biserica Trei Ierarhi
Biserica Vovidenia
Catedrala Sf. Ap. Petru și Pavel și Sf. Grigorie Palama Bârlad

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
280 m (919 ft)
Founded
1628
Postal Code
737405

Around Bârlad

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 9
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 7
Museums 1
Parks 4
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 4

🇷🇴 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 Bârlad

What is the population of Bârlad?

Bârlad has a population of 67,818 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 6,527 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

Is Bârlad 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 Bârlad?

Bârlad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches, with 29.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bârlad?

There are 33 business establishments in the area, including 9 restaurants and food service locations.

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