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Independenţa, Romania

Galați County · Romania

Independenţa is a small town in Galați County, Romania with a population of 4,728. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,728 Population 107/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Independenţa

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

People

Population4,728
Density107/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,728
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates45.4833°, 27.7500°
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 Independenţa

Independenţa is a small town in Romania (Galați County) with a population of 4,728. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 Independenţa is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 142 business establishments.

Income: Independenţa vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Independenţa

Independenţa 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
Independenţa 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 30 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates45.4833°N, 27.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 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 93 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 85 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 93 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 122 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 84 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 94 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 96 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 91 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 88 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 105 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 106 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 114 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 116 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 86 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 96 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 95 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 51 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 96 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 79 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 118 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
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.7 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 Coldest

Independenţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Independenţa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala gimnazială nr. 2
Școala gimnazială nr. 1
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Radio Stations near Independenţa

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 Independenţa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Costache Negri" Memorial House
"D. P. Perpessicius" Memorial House
"Hortensia Papadat Bengescu" Memorial House
"Mos Dumitru" Memorial House
"Panait Istrati" Memorial House
"Suhurlui Rural House" Cultural Setting
Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan”
Centrul de Informare Turistică al Parcului Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Colecția Muzeală
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

Libraries in Independenţa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Panait Istrati”0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca Panait Istrati0.0

Farmers Markets in Independenţa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
EnGros Microhala
Piață Apollo (Ruși)
Piața Concordiei
Piața Halelor (Mare)
Piața Locală
Piața Radu Negru
Piața Săracă
Piața Vidin
Piața Viziru

Train Stations in Independenţa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Independența

Stadiums & Teams in Independenţa

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Airports Near Independenţa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Aerial Club VădeniSmall Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
Aripi Ramnicene AirstripSmall Airport
Baimaclia AirstripSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Independenţa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Sfântul Voievod Ștefan cel Mare"

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 Independenţa

What is the population of Independenţa?

Independenţa has a population of 4,728 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.

Is Independenţa 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 Independenţa?

Independenţa 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 Independenţa?

There are 142 business establishments in the area.

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