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Brăila, Romania

Brăila County · Romania

Brăila is a large city in Brăila County, Romania with a population of 154,686. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
154,686 Population 7,494/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Brăila

Brăila

Brăila is a city in Muntenia, eastern Romania, a port on the Danube and the capital of Brăila County. The Sud-Est Regional Development Agency is headquartered in the city.

People

Population154,686
Density7,494/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population154,686
Population Density7,494 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates45.2715°, 27.9743°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrăila County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.7 inches (60 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Brăila

Brăila is a large city in Romania (Brăila County) with a population of 154,686. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Brăila is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 182 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Income: Brăila vs Romania

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare49
Retail30

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Brăila

Brăila has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.9° / 2.3° 33.7
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.4° / 5.2° 25.9
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 1.6° / 11° 33.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.6° 40.3
May 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.8° 49.8
Jun 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.8° 62.5
Jul 24°C / 75°F 18° / 30.1° 54.2
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30° 34.0
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 45.5
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.2° 50.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 3° / 10° 37.7
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2° / 3.9° 41.1
Brăila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density7,494/sq mi
Coordinates45.2715°N, 27.9743°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 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 M7.0 120 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 111 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 118 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 142 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 119 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 110 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 112 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 137 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 136 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 115 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 128 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 130 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 121 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 111 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 121 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 119 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 117 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 80 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 103 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Brăila has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Brăila

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Palatul Copiilor și Elevilor - - - -
Școala Nr. 18 Mihu Dragomir - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr 1 Vlaicu Vodă - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr 31 "Mihai Viteazul" - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 22 "Radu Tudoran" - - - -
Școala Nr. 28 Vasile Alecsandri - - - -
Casa Corpului Didactic - - - -
Școala gimnazială Nr. 4 " A.I. Cuza " - corp B - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 9 Anton Pann - - - -
Școala nr.5 Nikos Kazantzakis - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 17 "Ecaterina Teodoroiu" - - - -
Grădinița Nr. 6 Rază de soare - - - -
Direcția de Asistență Socială Brăila - - - -
Grădinița Nr.1 - - - -
Școala Nr 29 "Mihail Sadoveanu" - - - -
Liceul de Arte Corp C - - - -
Colegiul Economic „Ion Ghica” Brăila - - - -
Liceul de Arte „Hariclea Darclee” - - - -
Școala Populară de Arte și Meserii „Vespasian Lungu” Brăila - - - -
Colegiul Național Nicolae Bălcescu - - - -
Școala gimnazială nr. 6 " Constantin Sandu Aldea " - - - -
Școala Postliceală Sanitară “Doctor Luca” - - - -
Mihail Sadoveanu, School - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr 2 "Fănuș Neagu" - - - -
Școala gimnazială Nr.33 Sf. Andrei - - - -
Școala Nr. 19 Mihail Kogălniceanu - - - -
Școala gimnazială Nr. 11 „I. L. Caragiale” - - - -
Școala Nr 13 Nedelcu Chercea - - - -
Școală - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Nr. 24 Gheorghe Naum - - - -
Inspectoratul Școlar Județean Brăila - - - -
Școala Gimnazială "Ion Băncilă" - - - -
Școala gimnazială Nr. 4 " A.I. Cuza " - - - -
Școala Nr. 32 Dimitrie Cantemir - - - -
Școala nr. 23 ”Mihai Eminescu” - - - -
Colegiul Național Gheorghe Munteanu Murgoci - - - -
Școala Nr 7 Ion Creangă - - - -
Liceul de artă Hariclea Darclee - - - -
Școala gimnazială Nr 27 Aurel Vlaicu - - - -
Colegiul Tehnic "Edmond Nicolau" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brăila

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Brăila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"D. P. Perpessicius" Memorial House
"Mos Dumitru" Memorial House
"Panait Istrati" Memorial House
"Paul Paltanea" History Museum
"Razvan Angheluta" Natural Sciences Museum Complex
Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan”
Centrul de Informare Turistică al Parcului Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Complexul Muzeal de Științele Naturii
Museum of Brăila
Museum of Braila. Department of Natural Sciences
Museum of Braila. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of Braila. Nicapetre Cultural Centre
Museum of the Lower Danube Bishopric
Muzeul Casa Colecțiilor (temporarily closed)
Muzeul Episcopiei Dunării de Jos
Prince Cuza House Museum
Visual Arts Museum

Libraries in Brăila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Panait Istrati”0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca V. A. Urechia0.0
Biblioteca V.A. Urechia - filiala 10.0
Libraria Donaris0.0

Farmers Markets in Brăila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Complex Micro 40
EnGros Microhala
Piața Agroalimentară Măcin
Piață Apollo (Ruși)
Piața Centrală
Piata Centrala - Hale
Piața Concordiei
Piața Halelor (Mare)
Piața Micro 19
Piața Micro 19
Piața Radu Negru
Piața Săracă
Piața Vidin
Piața Viziru
Talcioc Galați

Hotels in Brăila

21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Express Residence
Hotel Belvedere
Hotel GBC
Hotel Grand Orient
Hotel Korona
Hotel LMS
Hotel Orient
Hotel Paris
Hotel plutitor Camelia
Hotel Regal
Hotel Sport
Hotel SPORT - DJS Brăila
Hotel Tineret
Hotel Traian
Hotel Triumph
Nemo
Porto Franco residence
Reset Club
Saint Germain
Taverna balcanică
ориент

Restaurants in Brăila

44 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amuse
Bella Italia Express Pistruiatu
Bistro Ciocarlia
Braseria Ialomita
Cantina Sport
Carol
Crama Terente
Crama Veche
Don Alberto pizza & more
Exc Cafe
La Bulevard
La Grecu
Magenta
Modern Restaurant
Ok
Pizza Adriano
Pizzeria After dark
Pizzeria Bella Italia
Pomodoro
Privighetoarea
Restaurant "Casa Artemis"
Restaurant "Trei rândunici"
Restaurant Antic
Restaurant Boema
Restaurant Capitol / All Saints
Restaurant Carol
Restaurant Casa Domnească
Restaurant Chiralina
Restaurant Continental
Restaurant Edy's
Restaurant Grand Orient
Restaurant Heavens
Restaurant Imperial
Restaurant La Fenice
Restaurant LMS
Restaurant Matteo
Restaurant Nemo
Restaurant Swing
Restaurant TRATTORIA
Seaman's Club
Sunrise Marina
Terasa Dreams
Zahana
Zilli's Bistro

Cafes in Brăila

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Caffe
Cafe Noir
Cool Chocolate
Old City Cafe
Understage
Zoomserie

Cinemas in Brăila

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Central
Cinema Lyra
Cinema Pescăruș

Theatres in Brăila

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatrul „Maria Filotti” Brăila
Teatrul de păpuși "Cărăbuș"
Teatrul de vară

Monuments in Brăila

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelisc (1916 - 1919)
Statuia "Caporal Erou Constantin Mușat"(1927-Ion C.Dimitriu-Barlad)
Statuia Sergent Erou Ecaterina Teodoroiu

Clinics in Brăila

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Medicale
Policlinica DIACONIA
Policlinică stomatologică
Sfânta Maria Analize Medicale
West Clinique

Dentists in Brăila

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adorable Dentistry
RO #9063579022
RO #9090715317
RO #9929229824
SteliDental

Veterinaries in Brăila

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RO #9061057821
RO #9063579223

Train Stations in Brăila

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brăila

Bus Stations in Brăila

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Brăila
Gara CFR
RO #6370502101
RO #6370502105

Gas Stations in Brăila

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eldomir
eldomir
Euroil
Lukoil
MOL
OMV
OMV Petrom
Petrom
Petrom
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Scorpion
Soroli Oil
Vidin

Banks in Brăila

32 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Banca Românească
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Banca Transilvania
Bancpost
BCR
BCR
BCR
BRD
BRD
BRD
CEC Bank
CEC Bank
CEC Bank - Agentia Nr 2 Viziru
Eximbank
First Bank
GarantiBank
ING
ING
Libra Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisenbank
Reiffeisen Bank
TBI Bank
UniCredit Bank
Vista Bank

Shopping Malls in Brăila

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Complex Ascunsa
Complex Dinamo
Complex Libelula
Complex Pistruiatul

Golf Courses in Brăila

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pescăruș

Stadiums & Teams in Brăila

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brăila

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International Airport-Medium Airport
Tulcea Danube Delta AirportTCEMedium Airport
Zhovtneve Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brăila

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fancourier
Nemo Express
Oficiul Poștal Brăila 10
Poștă Română

Treatment Centers in Brăila

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Arestetic
Audionova
Avant Medica
CABINET MEDICAL CARDIOLOGIE DR. BUCATANSCHI
Cabinet Medical Obstetrica Ginecologie
Centrul de nefrologie și dializă
Chiriac S.R.L.
Danubius Medica
Doctor Pediatru Baciu Ginel
InterBeauty Clinic
Medical Centre "Sanavita"
Medlife
Pneumologie si Medicina somnului - Dr. Anamaria Necula
Remenix
Romar Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brăila

30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica "Sfânta Filofteia"
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci"
Biserica „Nașterea Maicii Domnului"
Biserica „Sfânta Cuvioasă Parascheva"
Biserica „Sfânta Treime"
Biserica „Sfânta Treime"
Biserica „Sfântul Andrei"
Biserica „Sfântul Cuvios Dimitrie cel Nou“
Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe"
Biserica „Sfântul Ilie Tesviteanul"
Biserica „Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul"
Biserica „Sfântul Mina"
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae”
Biserica „Sfântul Spiridon"
Biserica „Sfântul Spiridon"
Biserica „Sfinții 40 de Mucenici"
Biserica „Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel”
Biserica „Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil"
Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena"
Biserica „Sfinții Martiri Brâncoveni"
Biserica „Sfinții Trei Ierarhi"
Biserica armeană „Sfânta Maria” Brăila
Biserica Bulgărească „Înălțarea Domnului”
Biserica Catolică
Biserica Creștină Baptistă Sfânta Treime Brăila
Biserica Greacă „Buna Vestire”
Biserica Ortodoxă Rusă
Nativity of Christ Cathedral
Sinagoga Mare

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Area
77.9 km² (30.1 mi²)
Founded
1368
Postal Code
810001–810542
Mayor
Viorel Marian Dragomir
Website
primariabraila.ro/
Twinned With
Nilüfer

Around Brăila

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 42
Hospitals 14
Pharmacies 35
Restaurants 44
Cafes 7
Bars 5
Supermarkets 30
Banks 35
Museums 3
Hotels 12
Libraries 3
Parks 18
Police Stations 3

Things to See Near Brăila

21 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Cetatea Arrubium
  • • Cetetea Ghermea
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Castrum Romanum of Tirighina-Bărboși
⛰️ Peaks (18)
  • • Aganâm
  • • Baranga
  • • Cazasu
  • • Cetatea Măcinului
  • • Dealul Orliga
  • + 13 more

🇷🇴 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 Brăila

What is the population of Brăila?

Brăila has a population of 154,686 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 7,494 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

Is Brăila expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Brăila?

Brăila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brăila?

There are 182 business establishments in the area, including 44 restaurants and food service locations.

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