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Ocniţa, Moldova

Raionul Ocniţa · Moldova

Ocniţa is a small city in Raionul Ocniţa, Moldova with a population of 9,325. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

9,325 Population 3,354/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Chisinau Timezone

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About Ocniţa

Ocniţa

Ocnița is a town and the administrative center of Ocnița District in northern Moldova.

People

Population9,325
Density3,354/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population9,325
Population Density3,354 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates48.3823°, 27.4386°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceRaionul Ocniţa
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)

About Ocniţa

Ocniţa is a small city in Moldova (Raionul Ocniţa) with a population of 9,325. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Climate in Ocniţa

Ocniţa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 585 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 78.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.4
Ocniţa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Moldova avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density3,354/sq mi
Coordinates48.3823°N, 27.4386°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 2, 2008.

Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 94 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 63 km
Jun 2, 2008 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine M3.2 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Ocniţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Ocniţa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceul Teoretic „Gheorghe Biruitorul“
Liceul Teoretic „Mihail Sadoveanu“
Gimnaziul
Gimnaziul ,,Emil Loteanu"
Gimnaziul Ocnița
Liceul Teoretic "Ștefan cel Mare"
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Radio Stations near Ocniţa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ocniţa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeu
Muzeul Ținutului Edineț
Muzeul Ținutului Edineț

Libraries in Ocniţa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Edineț0.0
Biblioteca Publică Orășenească „Emil Loteanu”0.0
Научно-техническая библиотека SciTecLibrary0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocniţa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bemol
Dugheană
Piața
Piața Centrală
Piața din Ocnița

Restaurants in Ocniţa

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Maria
Umbra Stejarului
Vivat

Clinics in Ocniţa

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrul Medicilor de Familie
Invitro
MD #755115499
Punct medical
Punct medical

Veterinaries in Ocniţa

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Punct veterenar
Serviciul Sanitar-Veterinar Raionului Ocnţta

Train Stations in Ocniţa

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grinăuți
Naslavcea
Ocnița

Bus Stations in Ocniţa

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gara Auto Ocniţa
MD #240708168

Gas Stations in Ocniţa

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MD #6293755573
MD #710776111
MD #743542253
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Tago Oil
Tirex Petrol
VENTO SAC-48

Banks in Ocniţa

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BC Moldindconbank S.A., Sucursala din Orașul Ocniţa
BC VICTORIABANK SA Sucursala nr. 22 Ocnița
Energbank
FinComBank, Sucursala nr. 18, Agentia nr. 2
Moldova-Agroindbank SA BC, Agenţia nr.3 a sucursalei Ocniţa
Moldova-Agroindbank SA BC, Sucursala Ocniţa

Stadiums & Teams in Ocniţa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ocniţa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bălți-Leadoveni International AirportBZYMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ocniţa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiu Poștal Naslavcea (MD-7129)
Oficiu Poștal Ocnița

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocniţa

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Biserica
Biserica de lemn "Înălţarea Domnului" (1807)
Biserica din lemn "sf. Ioan Evanghelistul" (1893)
Biserica din lemn "Sfinții arhangheli Mihail și Gavril"
Biserica Lipnic
Biserica Ortodoxă Moldovenească "Naşterea Maicii Domnului"
Biserica Sfîntul Gheorghe
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Elevation
238 m (781 ft)
Postal Code
MD-7130

🇲🇩 About Moldova

Capital Chisinau
Population 3,545,883
Area 33,843 km²
GDP (USD) $16,711,906,746
GDP per capita $6,800
HDI 0.785
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 80.2%
Urban population 43.0%
Currency MDL (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +373
TLD .md
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Moldova

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)
Feb 23 Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Orthodox Easter
May 1 Labour Day (Moldova) Labour Day (Moldova)
May 9 Victory and Commemoration Day Victory and Commemoration Day
May 22 Bălţi Day Bălţi Day
Aug 27 Independence Day (Moldova) Independence Day
Aug 31 Limba Noastra (National Language Day) Limba Noastra
Aug 31 Memorial Day Memorial Day
Sep 3 Day of the Moldovan National Army Day of the Moldovan National Army
Oct 14 Capital's Day Capital's Day
Nov 21 South Capital's Day Cahul South Capital's Day Cahul
Dec 25 Christmas Day Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocniţa

What is the population of Ocniţa?

Ocniţa has a population of 9,325 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 3,354 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocniţa?

Ocniţa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

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