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Bender, Moldova
Bender Municipality · Moldova
Bender is a large city in Bender Municipality, Moldova with a population of 110,175. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bender
Bender or Bendery, also known as Tighina, is a city within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova under de facto control of the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria) (PMR) since 1992. It is located on the western bank of the river Dniester in the historical region of Bessarabia.
People
Climate
| Population | 110,175 |
| Population Density | 2,933 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8316°, 29.4767° |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
| Country | 🇲🇩 Moldova |
| State / Province | Bender Municipality |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.6 inches (522 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
About Bender
Bender is a large city in Moldova (Bender Municipality) with a population of 110,175. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.
Climate in Bender
Bender has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 487 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below Moldova avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8316°N, 29.4767°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | ODESSA | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in |
Bender has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (1.0").
Schools in Bender
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Средняя школа №11 им. Юрия Гагарина | - | - | - | - |
| Гимназия №2 им. А. С. Пушкина (старший корпус) | - | - | - | - |
| Гимназия №2 им. А. С. Пушкина (младший корпус) | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №9 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №10 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №18 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №20 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №13 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №4 | - | - | - | - |
| Бендерский технологический техникум | - | - | - | - |
| Спортивная школа №2 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №1 им. А. В. Суворова | - | - | - | - |
| Специальная коррекционная школа-интернат | - | - | - | - |
| Украинская гимназия №3 им. И. П. Котляревского | - | - | - | - |
| Республиканский кадетский корпус им. Г. А. Потёмкина-Таврического | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul „Ioan Vodă“ | - | - | - | - |
| Школа-интернат для слабослышащих детей | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Mihail Sadoveanu“ | - | - | - | - |
| Молдавская школа-интернат для детей-сирот и детей, оставшихся без попечения родителей | - | - | - | - |
| Художественная школа | - | - | - | - |
| Бендерская художественная школа | - | - | - | - |
| Детская музыкальная школа | - | - | - | - |
| Гимназия №1 | - | - | - | - |
| Bendery Pedagogical College | - | - | - | - |
| Boarding school for orphans and children left without parental care from Bender municipality | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №1 им. Атанаса Стоева | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №4 (Младший корпус) | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №14 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа-интернат | - | - | - | - |
| Художественное училище | - | - | - | - |
| Бендерская детская школа искусств | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №2 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Alexandru cel Bun” / Теоретический лицей «Александру чел Бун» | - | - | - | - |
| Бендерский теоретический лицей | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №15 им. Тамары Кручок | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №5 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №7 | - | - | - | - |
| Основная школа №2 им. Дмитрия Мищенко | - | - | - | - |
| Основная школа №3 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bender
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Museums in Bender
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Our Lady Church, Căușeni | ||||
| Casa Memorială „Alexei Mateevici” | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum "Culture and Life of Bulgarians" | ||||
| Local History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lost Socks | ||||
| Museum of the Bendery Tragedy | ||||
| Nikolay Zelinsky Museum | ||||
| Выставочная аудитория | ||||
| Краеведческий музей | ||||
| Музей | ||||
| Музей | ||||
| Музей археологии Поднестровья | ||||
| Музей Бутылка | ||||
| Музей орудий пыток | ||||
| Музей под открытым небом «История, застывшая в металле» | ||||
| Музей революционной, боевой и трудовой Славы железнодорожников | ||||
| Музей штаба кавалерийской бригады Г.И. Котовского | ||||
| Площадка осадных орудий | ||||
| Республиканская картинная галерея им. А. В. Лосева | ||||
| Тираспольский объединённый музей |
Libraries in Bender
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publică Talmaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Raională Căușeni | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorința | 0.0 | |||||
| Pushkin Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека - филиал №3 | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека - Филиал №4 | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека №3 | 0.0 | |||||
| Детская библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Центральная библиотека | 0.0 | |||||
| Центральная городская библиотека им. Пушкина | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bender
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Piața | |||||
| Базарчик | |||||
| Лиманный рынок | |||||
| Октябрьский рынок | |||||
| Оптовый рынок «Гермес» | |||||
| Рынок «Западный» | |||||
| Рынок «Меркурий» | |||||
| Рынок «Орхидея» | |||||
| Строительный рынок «Спутник» | |||||
| Центральный продуктовый рынок «Зелёный» | |||||
| Центральный рынок |
Hotels in Bender
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bender
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bender
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bender
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bender
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bender
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bender
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bender
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bender
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bender
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bender
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bender
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bender
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bender
27 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bender
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bender
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bender
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendery Brewery | ||||
| Пивной завод «Наше пиво» |
Stadiums & Teams in Bender
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bender
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chişinău International Airport | RMO | Large Airport |
| Tiraspol Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Frunzivka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horeshti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lymanske Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vadul lui Voda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinaria Et Cetera Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bender
11 post offices.
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Bender
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Memorială din Bender | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky Military Church | |
| Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova | |
| Баптистская церковь «Благодать» | |
| Бендерская еврейская синагога и община Хабад-Любавич | |
| Женский монастырь святых первоверховных апостолов Петра и Павла | |
| Преображенский Собор | |
| РОПЕ Церковь Христа Спасителя филиал г. Бендеры | |
| Храм Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы | |
| Храм преподобного Сергия Радонежского | |
| Храм св. прав. Иоакима и Анны | |
| Церковь «Благая весть» | |
| Церковь Адвентистов Седьмого Дня | |
| Церковь Архангела Михаила | |
| Церковь Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы | |
| Часовня в память жертв агрессии Молдовы в 1992 г. | |
| Часовня в честь святых царственных страстотерпцев |
Quick Facts
Around Bender
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bender
13 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in Moldova
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bender
What is the population of Bender?
Bender has a population of 110,175 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 2,933 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bender?
Bender has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.