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Lieşti, Romania

Galați County · Romania

Lieşti is a small city in Galați County, Romania with a population of 10,956. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,956 Population 262/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Lieşti

Lieşti

Liești is the third-largest commune of Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania on the confluence of the Siret and Bârlad rivers, very close to Tecuci (28 km) and Galați (52 km). It is composed of two villages, Liești and Șerbănești. The latter is the southernmost part of the commune.

People

Population10,956
Density262/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population10,956
Population Density262 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates45.6167°, 27.5167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGalați County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (518 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.6 inches (68 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Lieşti

Lieşti is a small city in Romania (Galați County) with a population of 10,956. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Lieşti is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Lieşti vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lieşti

Lieşti has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -9.2° / 13.3° 29.9
Feb 3.5°C / 38°F -6.8° / 17.9° 12.0
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F -3.6° / 23.3° 22.8
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 0.1° / 26.2° 42.3
May 17.7°C / 64°F 5.2° / 30.6° 44.1
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 12.3° / 35.9° 79.0
Jul 26.4°C / 79°F 14.6° / 39.6° 39.3
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 15.8° / 37.8° 32.0
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 8.7° / 33.6° 40.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 1.7° / 28.9° 27.1
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -3.1° / 21.6° 38.3
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5° / 14.8° 45.8
Lieşti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 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 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.5 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates45.6167°N, 27.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

438 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 70 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 62 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 72 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 105 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 63 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 74 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 97 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 95 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 86 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 74 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 84 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 71 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 67 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 75 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 65 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 59 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 32 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 76 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 77 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Lieşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Lieşti

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala nr. 4 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lieşti

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
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 Lieşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Costache Negri" Memorial House
"Hortensia Papadat Bengescu" Memorial House
"Teodor Cincu" History Museum
Museum Collection of Vladimiresti Monastery
Muzeul Aeronauticii Moldovei

Libraries in Lieşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca Municipală „Ștefan Perică” Tecuci0.0

Farmers Markets in Lieşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kligor
Obor
Piața agroalimentară
Piața Centrală
Piața de produse industriale

Train Stations in Lieşti

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Șerbănești hc

Banks in Lieşti

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BRD
Raiffeisenbank

Airports Near Lieşti

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boboc Air Base-Medium Airport
Cahul International Airport-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
Amicii Dabija Airfield-Small Airport
Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lieşti

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Founded
1448
Postal Code
807180

🇷🇴 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 Lieşti

What is the population of Lieşti?

Lieşti has a population of 10,956 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

Is Lieşti 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 Lieşti?

Lieşti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 26.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lieşti?

There are 329 business establishments in the area.

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