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Braniştea, Romania

Galați County · Romania

Braniştea is a small town in Galați County, Romania with a population of 4,052. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,052 Population 91/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Braniştea

Independența – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Gałacz, w gminie Independența. W 2011 roku liczyła 4375 mieszkańców.

People

Population4,052
Density91/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population4,052
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates45.4500°, 27.8500°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGalați 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$15,336

About Braniştea

Braniştea is a small town in Romania (Galați County) with a population of 4,052. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 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 Braniştea is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Braniştea vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Braniştea

Braniştea 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
Braniştea 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 194 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

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates45.4500°N, 27.8500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

434 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 M7.0 102 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 93 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 101 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 130 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 93 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 113 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 96 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 122 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 104 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 115 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 100 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 124 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 M5.0 105 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 103 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 87 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 105 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 58 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 95 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 Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Braniştea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Braniştea

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala gimnazială "Unirea"
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Radio Stations near Braniştea

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 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

Museums in Braniştea

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
Colecția Muzeală
Complexul Muzeal de Științele Naturii
Museum Collection of Vladimiresti Monastery
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
Village Museum
Visual Arts Museum

Libraries in Braniştea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca comunală0.0
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 Braniştea

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

Train Stations in Braniştea

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braniștea

Stadiums & Teams in Braniştea

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Airports Near Braniştea

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Aerial Club VădeniSmall Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
Baimaclia AirstripSmall Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding FieldSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Braniştea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ghișeul poștal Braniștea

Treatment Centers in Braniştea

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 Braniştea

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Founded
1879
Postal Code
807165

🇷🇴 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 Braniştea

What is the population of Braniştea?

Braniştea has a population of 4,052 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.

Is Braniştea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Braniştea?

Braniştea 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 Braniştea?

There are 122 business establishments in the area.

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