Gâldău, Romania

Călărași County · Romania

Gâldău is a small town in Călărași County, Romania with a population of 1,279. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,279 Population 16/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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People

Population1,279
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,279
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates44.3054°, 27.6697°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceCălărași County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (459 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)

About Gâldău

Gâldău is a small town in Romania (Călărași County) with a population of 1,279. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Gâldău experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area81.4 sq mi (210.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates44.3054°N, 27.6697°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 M5.0 126 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 143 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 135 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 124 km
Mar 17, 2004 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania M4.5 145 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 134 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 138 km
Mar 18, 2005 2 km SSE of Slobozia Conachi, Romania M4.4 141 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 135 km
Aug 16, 2017 1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania M4.3 137 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 138 km
Jan 12, 2015 1 km SSW of Borde?ti, Romania M4.2 145 km
Sep 30, 2013 2 km SW of Schela, Romania M4.1 132 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 49 km
Sep 29, 2013 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania M4.1 132 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 62 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km NNW of Dedule?ti, Romania M3.9 145 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 132 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 137 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 127 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 4 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Gâldău has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Gâldău

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Supersonic Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Stres Radio manele, manele noi MP3 128 kbps
Voces Campi -Călărași hits, manele MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița manele MP3
Radio Oldies oldies MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM local news, local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Super Manele manele MP3
Super Popular petrecere, populară MP3

Museums in Gâldău

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dervent Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Fetesti City Museum

Airports Near Gâldău

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Branichevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Doyrantsi Airstrip-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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gâldău

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Gâldău

What is the population of Gâldău?

Gâldău has a population of 1,279 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 81.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gâldău?

Gâldău has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

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