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Drochia, Moldova
Drochia · Moldova
Drochia is a small city in Drochia, Moldova with a population of 16,080. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Drochia
Drochia is a city in the northern part of Moldova. It is the administrative center of the eponymous district. The city is located 174.4 km (108.4 mi) north of the national capital, Chișinău, and 67 km (42 mi) north-east of the Romanian city of Iași. The average elevation of Drochia is 226 meters. The population at the 2004 census was 16,606.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,080 |
| Population Density | 3,011 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0369°, 27.8124° |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
| Country | 🇲🇩 Moldova |
| State / Province | Drochia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (585 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
About Drochia
Drochia is a small city in Moldova (Drochia) with a population of 16,080. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.
Climate in Drochia
Drochia has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 514 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Moldova avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0369°N, 27.8124°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Drochia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and October the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Drochia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Școala profesională din Orașul Rîșcani | College | - | , |
Schools in Drochia
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art School for children | - | - | - | - |
| Școala Sportivă | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare” | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu” | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul „Viorel Ciobanu“ | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic nr. 3 „Vladimir Boiarnițki“ | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul Baroncea | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Mihai Eminescu” | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Victor Coțofană“ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Drochia
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Drochia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca satului pelinia | ||||
| Conacul boierului Ion Hasnaș | ||||
| Muzeul tinutului natal |
Libraries in Drochia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Bădiceni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Bădiceni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca satului pelinia | 0.0 | |||||
| Библиотека | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Drochia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ok Market | |||||
| Piața |
Hotels in Drochia
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Drochia
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Drochia
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Drochia
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Drochia
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Drochia
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Drochia
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Drochia
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Drochia
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Drochia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Drochia
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport | BZY | Medium Airport |
| Mărculești Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Drochia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poșta Moldovei |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Drochia
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica | |
| Biserica Sfânta Treime Baroncea | |
| Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului | |
| Evangelical Baptist church "Sion" | |
| Salvation Army church | |
| Seventh-day Adventist Christian church | |
| Seventh-day Adventist church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Moldova
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Drochia?
Drochia has a population of 16,080 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 3,011 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Drochia?
Drochia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.