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Moineşti, Romania

Bacău County · Romania

Moineşti is a small city in Bacău County, Romania with a population of 23,981. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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C+ Fair
23,981 Population 1,682/sq mi density
1,562 ft Elevation 476 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Moineşti

Moineşti

Moinești is a city in Bacău County, Western Moldavia, Romania, with a population of 19,728 as of 2021. Its name is derived from the Romanian-language word moină, which means "fallow" or "light rain". Moinești once had a large Jewish community, and in 1899 about half of the population was Jewish; in Jewish contexts the name is often given as Mojnescht or "Monesht". The city administers one village, Găzărie.

People

Population23,981
Density1,682/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Population23,981
Population Density1,682 / sq mi
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Coordinates46.4752°, 26.4891°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBacău County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Moineşti

Moineşti is a small city in Romania (Bacău County) with a population of 23,981. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Moineşti is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 719 business establishments.

Income: Moineşti vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)719

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Moineşti

Moineşti has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.2°C / 26°F -15.1° / 8.3° 33.3
Feb -0.8°C / 30°F -12.6° / 11.7° 27.9
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -9° / 17.7° 33.6
Apr 6.4°C / 44°F -5° / 20.2° 58.0
May 11.9°C / 53°F 0.3° / 23.8° 81.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 6.8° / 28.9° 110.6
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 7.9° / 31.8° 77.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 9.4° / 33.1° 62.8
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 2.8° / 27.3° 61.8
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F -2.5° / 23.2° 33.8
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F -6.2° / 17.9° 39.6
Dec -1°C / 30°F -9.7° / 9.6° 47.6
Moineşti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density1,682/sq mi
Coordinates46.4752°N, 26.4891°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

424 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 72 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 77 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 84 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 115 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 86 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 83 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 97 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 92 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 103 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 82 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 88 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 90 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 88 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 83 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 86 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 101 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 100 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 93 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 97 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Moineşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Moineşti

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegiul Național Costache Negri College — —
Colegiul Tehnic Dimitrie Ghika College — —
Liceul Teoretic "Spiru Haret" College — —

Schools in Moineşti

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala "Ștefan Luchian" — — — —
Școala George Enescu — — — —
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Radio Stations near Moineşti

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jurnal FM adult contemporany, cultural MP3 128 kbps
Retro Radio 97.7 FM (US) classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Terra FM dance, edm AAC

Museums in Moineşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dimitrie N. Ghika Comanesti" Ethnography and Contemporary Art Museum
"I.I. Mironescu" Memorial House
"Magura" Museum
"Rosetti Tescanu - George Enescu" Memorial House
"Vasile Catana" Sculpture Collection
History Museum
History Museum

Libraries in Moineşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotecă Comănești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Balcani0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0

Farmers Markets in Moineşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Denisa
Mocanasu
Piața Asău
Piața Franciselor
Piața Găzărie
Piața Ilie Verdeț
Piața Moinești

Restaurants in Moineşti

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matavi
Pensiunea Monden
Petra's
Pizza Tisu

Cafes in Moineşti

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marrasi

Cinemas in Moineşti

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrul Cultural Lira

Monuments in Moineşti

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Dadaismului Moinești

Dentists in Moineşti

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RO #3355037346
RO #3355038697

Train Stations in Moineşti

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moinești

Bus Stations in Moineşti

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RO #1068208668

Gas Stations in Moineşti

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrom
Rompetrol

Banks in Moineşti

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCR
BRD
BT

Gyms in Moineşti

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

V&V Gym

Ski Resorts Near Moineşti

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiGyimes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
pistă ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Moineşti

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Aerodromul Girov—Small Airport
Ciceu-Andras Airfield—Small Airport
Dumbrava Roșie Airfield—Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip—Small Airport
Mărgineni Airfield—Small Airport
Onesti Airifeld—Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield—Small Airport
Sarata Airfield—Small Airport
Timișești Airfield—Small Airport
Viișoara Airfield—Small Airport
Zanesti Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Moineşti

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poșta Română

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moineşti

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica de lemn
Biserica Ortodoxa
Biserica Ortodoxă Nouă
Biserica Sf. Gheorghe

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
370 m (1,214 ft)
Area
63.9 km² (24.6 mi²)
Founded
1605
Postal Code
605200
Mayor
Viorel Miron
Website
primariacomanesti.ro/

🇷🇴 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 Moineşti

What is the population of Moineşti?

Moineşti has a population of 23,981 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,682 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Moineşti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Moineşti?

Moineşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Moineşti?

There are 719 business establishments in the area.

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