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Laza, Romania

Vaslui County · Romania

Laza is a small city in Vaslui County, Romania with a population of 6,694. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,694 Population 478/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$20,412 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
$20,412 median income

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About Laza

Laza

Laza is a commune in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bejenești, Laza, Râșnița, and Sauca. It included four other villages until 2004, when these were split off to form Pușcași Commune.

People

Population6,694
Density478/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,412

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population6,694
Population Density478 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates46.6500°, 27.5833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVaslui County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.3 inches (92 cm)
Median Household Income$20,412

About Laza

Laza is a small city in Romania (Vaslui County) with a population of 6,694. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Laza is $20,412, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: Laza vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Laza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 267 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates46.6500°N, 27.5833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Romania avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 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 M7.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 112 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 127 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 120 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 131 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 139 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 140 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 134 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 130 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 127 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 125 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 129 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 139 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 83 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 130 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 145 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 130 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 141 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 124 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Laza has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Laza

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala "Mihai Eminescu" Laza
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Radio Stations near Laza

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Smile FM Romania -Vaslui-Huși-Negrești-Bârlad 93.2 FM contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Smile FM (MD) chr, hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Dada fusion, jazz AAC+ 64 kbps
VIP România manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Laza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Emil Racovita" Memorial House
"Stephen the Great" County Museum
Casa Memorială "Emil Racoviță"
Muntenii de Sus Museum

Libraries in Laza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Constantin Macarovici"0.0
Librărie0.0

Farmers Markets in Laza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Centrală
Piața Traian

Stadiums & Teams in Laza

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laza

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Gura Bustei - Viișoara 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laza

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
CălărașiSmall Airport
Iaşi SudSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
152 m (499 ft)
Founded
1491
Postal Code
737325

🇷🇴 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 Laza

What is the population of Laza?

Laza has a population of 6,694 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 478 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles.

Is Laza 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 Laza?

Laza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 36.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laza?

There are 201 business establishments in the area.

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