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Cernavodă, Romania

Constanța County · Romania

Cernavodă is a small city in Constanța County, Romania with a population of 18,502. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,502 Population 497/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
17.6 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 Cernavodă

Cernavodă

Cernavodă is a town in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania with a population of 15,088 as of 2021.

People

Population18,502
Density497/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population18,502
Population Density497 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates44.3396°, 28.0327°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceConstanța County
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Cernavodă

Cernavodă is a small city in Romania (Constanța County) with a population of 18,502. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Cernavodă is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 555 business establishments.

Income: Cernavodă vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)555

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cernavodă

Cernavodă has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -8.4° / 14.3° 36.0
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -7.4° / 17.8° 21.2
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F -3.7° / 22.2° 23.9
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 0.3° / 25.6° 51.4
May 17.2°C / 63°F 5.9° / 30.1° 43.8
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 13° / 35° 75.6
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 15.2° / 39° 35.4
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 15.8° / 37.2° 30.5
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 9.2° / 33.3° 42.0
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 3° / 29.1° 35.3
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F -2.2° / 22.3° 51.3
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -4.9° / 17.3° 52.8
Cernavodă experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates44.3396°N, 28.0327°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 8, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 112 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 144 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 144 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 111 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 146 km
Mar 18, 2005 2 km SSE of Slobozia Conachi, Romania M4.4 138 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 143 km
Aug 16, 2017 1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania M4.3 132 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 78 km
Sep 29, 2013 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania M4.1 129 km
Sep 30, 2013 2 km SW of Schela, Romania M4.1 129 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 87 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 147 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 142 km
Jan 18, 2005 1 km W of Malcoci, Romania M3.8 111 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 116 km
Jan 4, 2006 3 km NW of Maliuc, Romania M3.7 126 km
Aug 20, 1995 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania M3.7 94 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 44 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in

Cernavodă has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Cernavodă

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Shuffle FM blues, jazz MP3 256 kbps
Terra Radio -Murfatlar 97.5 FM dance, local news MP3 128 kbps
Terra Radio -Medgidia 97.5 FM dance, local news MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cernavodă

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Axiopolis" Museum
"Dinu and Sevasta Vintila" Art Museum
"Lucian Grigorescu" Art Museum
Fetesti City Museum
Museum Collection of the Mosque

Farmers Markets in Cernavodă

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Faleză
Piața Nord
Piata Unirii

Hotels in Cernavodă

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNE
Daria
Hollywwod
Piscina
Yahoo Best

Restaurants in Cernavodă

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Sam Sara
Grande
Grande Ristorante
Șerif

Train Stations in Cernavodă

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cernavodă Pod
Dunărea Hm.

Gas Stations in Cernavodă

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOL
SuperOil

Banks in Cernavodă

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania - Ag. Cernavodă
BCR
BRD
Raiffeisen

Airports Near Cernavodă

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mihail Kogălniceanu International AirportCNDLarge Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
Tulcea Danube Delta AirportTCEMedium Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Costinești Aerodrome-Small Airport
Golyama Smolnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kaynardzha Airfield-Small Airport
Krushari Airfield-Small Airport
Leskovo Airfield-Small Airport
Orlyak Airfield-Small Airport
Tervel Airstrip-Small Airport
Tuzla Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cernavodă

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fancourier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cernavodă

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Nașterea Sfântului Ioan Botezătorul"
Biserica „Sfântul Andrei", „Sfântul Ilie Tesviteanul"
Biserica „Sfântul Chiril"
Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena"
Mănăstirea Axiopolis
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
46.7 km² (18.0 mi²)
Founded
1417
Postal Code
905200
Mayor
Liviu-Cristian Negoiță
Website
primaria-cernavoda.ro/
Twinned With
Căușeni, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire

🇷🇴 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 Cernavodă

What is the population of Cernavodă?

Cernavodă has a population of 18,502 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 37.2 square miles.

Is Cernavodă 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 Cernavodă?

Cernavodă has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cernavodă?

There are 555 business establishments in the area.

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