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Orhei, Moldova
Orhei · Moldova
Orhei is a small city in Orhei, Moldova with a population of 24,918. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Orhei
Orhei is a city, municipality and the administrative centre of Orhei District in the Republic of Moldova, with a population of 22,183. It lies roughly 40 kilometres north of the capital, Chișinău.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,918 |
| Population Density | 3,906 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3850°, 28.8254° |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
| Country | 🇲🇩 Moldova |
| State / Province | Orhei |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (556 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Orhei
Orhei is a small city in Moldova (Orhei) with a population of 24,918. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.
Climate in Orhei
Orhei 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 522 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Moldova avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3850°N, 28.8254°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Orhei has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and October the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Orhei
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegiul Industrial din Dubăsari | College | - | Visit → |
| Colegiul Pedagogic „Vasile Lupu” | College | - | Visit → |
| Școala Profesională din Corjova | College | - | , |
Schools in Orhei
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimnaziul-Internat din Orhei | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul „Mihai Eminescu” | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Ion Luca Caragiale” | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic „Alecu Russo” | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul Pelivan | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul | - | - | - | - |
| Casa-Internat pentru Copii cu Deficienţe Mintale din Municipiul Orhei | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnaziul „Ion și Doina Aldea-Teodorovici" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituția Publică Licеul Teoretic "Onisfor Ghibu" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceul Teoretic Rus „Mihail Lomonosov” | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orhei
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Fm Moldova | dance, dance pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Kiss FM Moldova | top hits, top40 | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio Record Moldova | dance, dance pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Drive FM | hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Retro FM Moldova | retro | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Aquarelle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Love Radio Moldova | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Eco FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Megapolis FM Moldova | classic hits, contemporary hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plai | folk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss FM Chișinău | hits, moldova | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Radio Studentus | hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit FM Dance | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio ROKS Moldova | moldova, radio roks | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio RFI Moldova | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Muz FM Moldova | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio ZUM4 | chill, lo-fi | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Megapolis Fm | dance, dance pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERCIS FM (RO) | catholic, christian | MP3 | |
| imago.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Micul Samaritean | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Orhei
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butuceni Ethnography Museum | ||||
| Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” | ||||
| Conacul familiei Lazo | ||||
| Handicraft museum | ||||
| Museum of Acheology and Antropology | ||||
| Muzeul de Arheologie și Etnografie | ||||
| Sinagoga din Orhei |
Libraries in Orhei
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Cricova | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publică Mărcăuți | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publică Raională „Alexandru Donici“ | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publică Rîșcova | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orhei
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Piața Agricola | |||||
| Piața centrală Strășeni |
Hotels in Orhei
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orhei
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orhei
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Orhei
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Orhei
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orhei
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orhei
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orhei
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Orhei
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orhei
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orhei
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orhei
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orhei
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrica de bere „Gotter“ |
Stadiums & Teams in Orhei
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Orhei
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chişinău International Airport | RMO | Large Airport |
| Mărculești Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Călărași | - | Small Airport |
| Horeshti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vadul lui Voda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zahnitkiv Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orhei
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficiul Poștal MD-3503 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orhei
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserica | |
| Biserică | |
| Biserica romano-catolică | |
| Biserica Sf. Dumitru (sec.XVII) | |
| Biserica Sfântul Nicolae | |
| Biserica Sfîntul Dumitru | |
| JW.ORG |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Moldova
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orhei
What is the population of Orhei?
Orhei has a population of 24,918 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 3,906 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orhei?
Orhei has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.