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Pecica, Romania

Arad County · Romania

Pecica is a small city in Arad County, Romania with a population of 12,804. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,804 Population 140/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,468 median income

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About Pecica

Pecica

Pecica is a town in Arad County, western Romania. In ancient times it was a Dacian fortress called Ziridava and today it is an important archeological site. Situated at 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Arad, it was declared a town in 2004. Its administrative territory extends into the Arad Plateau. The town administers three villages: Bodrogu Vechi (Óbodrog), Sederhat (Szederhát) and Turnu (Tornya).

People

Population12,804
Density140/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population12,804
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates46.1667°, 21.0667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArad County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Pecica

Pecica is a small city in Romania (Arad County) with a population of 12,804. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Pecica is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 384 business establishments.

Income: Pecica vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)384

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pecica

Pecica has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.9°C / 34°F -7.5° / 12.3° 42.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -5.6° / 16.8° 34.7
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -3.7° / 21.7° 28.5
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F -1.8° / 25.5° 42.7
May 16.9°C / 62°F 6.1° / 28.4° 71.3
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 11.3° / 36.2° 71.6
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 13.2° / 38.1° 52.4
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 13.8° / 38.6° 47.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 7.5° / 33.4° 57.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 2.5° / 27.1° 34.8
Nov 7°C / 45°F -3.1° / 20.6° 54.2
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F -4.8° / 14.3° 52.7
Pecica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 267 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area91.6 sq mi (237.2 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates46.1667°N, 21.0667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below Romania avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 89 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 74 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 95 km
Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 61 km
Oct 13, 1994 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.7 75 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 28 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 101 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 77 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 50 km
Dec 19, 1992 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.6 68 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 78 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 76 km
Aug 24, 1995 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 78 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 92 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 76 km
Jul 31, 1991 5 km NNW of Veliki Gaj, Serbia M4.3 93 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 48 km
Aug 12, 1991 1 km E of Ghilad, Romania M4.2 78 km
Oct 15, 1994 7 km NNE of Giera, Romania M4.2 77 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Pecica has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Pecica

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Acustic Radio classical, instrumental music MP3
West City Radio oldies, pop MP3 192 kbps
Xtend Radio dace, electro MP3 128 kbps
Veselia Folclor petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
TimiBanat -Populară petrecere, populară MP3 224 kbps
Radio Dreams Dance Hits Adrenaline club house, dance AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádió 47 (HU) pop MP3
TimiBanat -Eurodisco 70's, blues MP3 224 kbps
Aeroport Radio dance, hip-hop MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Creștinilor crestin, religios MP3 192 kbps
Radio Arad classic hits, hits AAC+ 36 kbps
Shine FM Radio (HU) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pecica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dormition of the Mother of God" Hodos Monastery Museum Collection
"St. Simon" Monastery Museum Collection
Art Museum
Complexul Muzeal Arad Secția de Artă
Kocsimúzeum
Molnár C. Pál emlékház
Museum Collection
Muzeul botanic „Pavel Covaci”
Muzeul de Istoria Calculatoarelor
Muzeul etnografic „Pavel Covaci”
MUZEUL MEMORIAL VASILE GOLDIȘ
Turnul de apă

Libraries in Pecica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jud. A.D. Xenopol filiala Aurel Vlaicu0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Arad A.D. Xenopol Sediul Central0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească Curtici0.0
Biblioteca Oraseneasca Pecica0.0
la biserica baptista0.0
Népek Barátsága Közművelődési és Iskola Könyvtár0.0
Városi Könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Pecica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Expo Market Jackson
Piață
Piata agroalimentară
Piața Curtici
Piața Fortuna
Piața Mare
Piața Mihai Viteazul
Piața Obor
Piața Obor
Târg Auto
Târg Auto

Restaurants in Pecica

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autohof

Monuments in Pecica

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul eroilor din Pecica

Dentists in Pecica

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cmi dr nistor ovidiu

Train Stations in Pecica

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pecica

Gas Stations in Pecica

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
RO #11196115193
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Smart Diesel

Stadiums & Teams in Pecica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pecica

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Timișoara Traian Vuia International AirportTSRLarge Airport
Arad International AirportARWMedium Airport
Békéscsaba Airfield-Small Airport
Buziaş Airfield-Small Airport
Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield-Small Airport
Cioca Airfield-Small Airport
Fibiș Airstrip-Small Airport
Golden Wings Airfield-Small Airport
Gyomaendrőd-Small Airport
Kákahalom Airfield-Small Airport
Kikinda Airfield-Small Airport
Mezőhegyes-Small Airport
Nădab Airfield-Small Airport
Nagyszénás-Small Airport
Telekgerendás Airfield-Small Airport
Torda Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pecica

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poștal Pecica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pecica

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica ortodoxa Pecica II
Biserica ortodoxă română Pecica I
Eben-Ezer
Szentháromság-templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
100 m (328 ft)
Area
237.2 km² (91.5 mi²)
Founded
1329
Postal Code
317235
Mayor
Petru Antal
Website
pecica.ro/
Twinned With
Battonya, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

🇷🇴 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 Pecica

What is the population of Pecica?

Pecica has a population of 12,804 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 91.6 square miles.

Is Pecica 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 Pecica?

Pecica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pecica?

There are 384 business establishments in the area.

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