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Congaz, Moldova

Gagauzia · Moldova

Congaz is a small city in Gagauzia, Moldova with a population of 13,406. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,406 Population 218/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Chisinau Timezone

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About Congaz

Congaz

Congaz is a commune and village in the Comrat district, Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of the Republic of Moldova. It is the largest village in Gagauzia, with a population of around 8,269, 7,892 (95.44%) of which being Gagauz.

People

Population13,406
Density218/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population13,406
Population Density218 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates46.1074°, 28.5930°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceGagauzia
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Congaz

Congaz is a small city in Moldova (Gagauzia) with a population of 13,406. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Climate in Congaz

Congaz has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -4.1° / 1.9° 41.0
Feb -0.1°C / 32°F -3.4° / 3.3° 28.1
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 0.9° / 10.9° 24.8
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 5.7° / 17.5° 32.9
May 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.6° 57.6
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.4° 72.1
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29.6° 45.5
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29.7° 46.3
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24° 43.0
Oct 12°C / 54°F 7.4° / 16.7° 38.6
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.3° / 9.9° 30.4
Dec 0.9°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.7° 44.8
Congaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Moldova avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area61.5 sq mi (159.3 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates46.1074°N, 28.5930°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 145 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 149 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 88 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 148 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 148 km
Mar 6, 2006 2 km NE of Nereju, Romania M4.5 149 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 143 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 149 km
Mar 18, 2005 2 km SSE of Slobozia Conachi, Romania M4.4 86 km
Mar 8, 2000 4 km ENE of Paltin, Romania M4.4 146 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 133 km
Aug 24, 2025 2 km S of Spulber, Romania M4.4 148 km
Mar 1, 2016 6 km W of Bolote?ti, Romania M4.3 128 km
Aug 16, 2017 1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania M4.3 82 km
Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 115 km
Jun 29, 2015 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania M4.3 110 km
Oct 14, 1990 4 km NE of Ire?ti, Romania M4.2 125 km
Mar 16, 2013 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania M4.2 116 km
Apr 9, 1992 2 km NE of Reghiu, Romania M4.2 139 km
Dec 6, 1997 1 km SW of Cârligele, Romania M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Driest
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in

Congaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and October the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Congaz

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pentru clase primare - - - -
Liceul Teoretic „Mina Cheosia“ - - - -
Liceul Teoretic - - - -
Gimnaziul „Varvara Topal“ - - - -
Liceul Teoretic Moldo-Turc „Suleiman Demirel“ - - - -
Gimnaziul „Nikolai Cebanov“ - - - -
Liceul Teoretic „Grigore Vieru“ - - - -
Școală primară - - - -
Gimnaziul „Ilia Sîncu“ - - - -
Liceul Teoretic - - - -
Liceul Teoretic „Ion Creangă“ - - - -
Gimnaziul - - - -
Светловская средняя школа - - - -
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Radio Stations near Congaz

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Congaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeul Patrimoniului Cultural Taraclia
National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum
Regional History Museum of Gagauzia

Libraries in Congaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pentru copii0.0
Biblioteca satului Capaclia0.0
Biblioteca Vișniovca0.0
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Turkish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Congaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Budjac
Expo
Piața centrală
Piața de legume
Piața de sud
Богачёв

Restaurants in Congaz

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gagauz Sofrasi
Golden Ring

Monuments in Congaz

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Memorialul Afganez

Clinics in Congaz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MD #548012185

Bus Stations in Congaz

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Staţia auto

Gas Stations in Congaz

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Gold
MD #4448076120
MD #4448076123
Panaiot
Panaiut
Petromol
Petromol
Петромол

Banks in Congaz

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moldova Agroindbank

Stadiums & Teams in Congaz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Congaz

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International Airport-Medium Airport
Zhovtneve Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
Baimaclia Airstrip-Small Airport
Chervonoarmiis'ke Airstrip-Small Airport
Horeshti Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Congaz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poştal MD-6111

Churches & Religious Organizations in Congaz

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Biserica
Biserica Borceag
Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe
Biserica Sfîntul Nicolae

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Postal Code
MD-3800

🇲🇩 About Moldova

Capital Chisinau
Population 3,545,883
Area 33,843 km²
GDP (USD) $16,711,906,746
GDP per capita $6,800
HDI 0.785
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 80.2%
Urban population 43.0%
Currency MDL (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +373
TLD .md
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Moldova

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)
Feb 23 Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Orthodox Easter
May 1 Labour Day (Moldova) Labour Day (Moldova)
May 9 Victory and Commemoration Day Victory and Commemoration Day
May 22 Bălţi Day Bălţi Day
Aug 27 Independence Day (Moldova) Independence Day
Aug 31 Limba Noastra (National Language Day) Limba Noastra
Aug 31 Memorial Day Memorial Day
Sep 3 Day of the Moldovan National Army Day of the Moldovan National Army
Oct 14 Capital's Day Capital's Day
Nov 21 South Capital's Day Cahul South Capital's Day Cahul
Dec 25 Christmas Day Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Congaz

What is the population of Congaz?

Congaz has a population of 13,406 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 218 people per square mile, spread across 61.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Congaz?

Congaz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°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 4.1 inches of snow.

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