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Ocniţa, Moldova

Transnistria · Moldova

Ocniţa is a small town in Transnistria, Moldova with a population of 815. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

815 Population 63/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.7 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

Population815
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population815
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates48.1328°, 28.6356°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceTransnistria
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Ocniţa

Ocniţa is a small town in Moldova (Transnistria) with a population of 815. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Ocniţa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Moldova avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates48.1328°N, 28.6356°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 2, 2008.

Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 136 km
Jun 2, 2008 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine M3.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Ocniţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ocniţa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средняя школа - детский сад
Основная школа-детский сад
Школа
Русско-молдавская средняя школа
Liceul Teoretic
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Radio Stations near Ocniţa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ocniţa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ion Soltys Museum
Muzeu D. Matcovschi
Stalin Line Museum
Дом-музей Героя Советского Союза И. Н. Коваля
Дом-музей Ф. И. Жарчинского
Дом-музей Я. А. Кучерова
Литературно-мемориальный музей П. П. Вершигоры
Піщанський краєзнавчий музей

Libraries in Ocniţa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publică Socol0.0
Central City Library0.0
Дитяча бібліотека0.0
Піщанська центральна районна бібліотека0.0
Публічна бібліотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocniţa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Каменский рынок

Gas Stations in Ocniţa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MD #1949770430

Banks in Ocniţa

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Приднестровский Сбербанк
Приднестровский Сбербанк

Stadiums & Teams in Ocniţa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ocniţa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mărculești Air BaseMedium Airport
Haisyn AirfieldSmall Airport
Kryzhopil AirstripSmall Airport
Zahnitkiv AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ocniţa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Почта
Почта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocniţa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Церковь Архангела Михаила
Церковь святого великомученика Димитрия Солунского

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Postal Code
MD-6624

🇲🇩 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 815 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocniţa?

Ocniţa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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