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Piscu, Romania

Galați County · Romania

Piscu is a small city in Galați County, Romania with a population of 5,002. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,002 Population 156/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Piscu

Piscu

Piscu is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Piscu and Vameș.

People

Population5,002
Density156/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population5,002
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates45.5000°, 27.7333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGalați County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (518 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.6 inches (68 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Piscu

Piscu is a small city in Romania (Galați County) with a population of 5,002. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Piscu is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Piscu vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Piscu

Piscu has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.9° / 2.3° 33.7
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.4° / 5.2° 25.9
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 1.6° / 11° 33.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.6° 40.3
May 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.8° 49.8
Jun 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.8° 62.5
Jul 24°C / 75°F 18° / 30.1° 54.2
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30° 34.0
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 45.5
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.2° 50.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 3° / 10° 37.7
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2° / 3.9° 41.1
Piscu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area32.2 sq mi (83.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates45.5000°N, 27.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 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 91 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 83 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 91 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 121 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 83 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 93 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 94 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 89 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 86 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 103 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 105 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 112 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 114 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 84 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 94 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 94 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 49 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 95 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 77 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Piscu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Piscu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Primară Vameș - - - -
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Radio Stations near Piscu

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM manele MP3
Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM dance, pop MP3
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 kbps
Tecuci Radio 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Stil Mix -Radio Dance dance, pop MP3
Stil Mix -Radio Manele manele MP3

Museums in Piscu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Costache Negri" Memorial House
"D. P. Perpessicius" Memorial House
"Hortensia Papadat Bengescu" Memorial House
"Mos Dumitru" Memorial House
"Panait Istrati" Memorial House
"Suhurlui Rural House" Cultural Setting
Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan”
Centrul de Informare Turistică al Parcului Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Museum Collection of Vladimiresti Monastery
Museum of Brăila
Museum of Braila. Department of Natural Sciences
Museum of Braila. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of Braila. Nicapetre Cultural Centre

Libraries in Piscu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Panait Istrati”0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca Panait Istrati0.0

Farmers Markets in Piscu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
EnGros Microhala
Piață Apollo (Ruși)
Piața Concordiei
Piața Halelor (Mare)
Piața Locală
Piața Săracă
Piața Vidin

Train Stations in Piscu

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piscu hc
Vameș

Stadiums & Teams in Piscu

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Airports Near Piscu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International Airport-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
Amicii Dabija Airfield-Small Airport
Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip-Small Airport
Baimaclia Airstrip-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piscu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”
Biserica „Nașterea Maicii Domnului"
Biserica „Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Founded
1879
Postal Code
807165

🇷🇴 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 Piscu

What is the population of Piscu?

Piscu has a population of 5,002 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 32.2 square miles.

Is Piscu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Piscu?

Piscu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 26.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Piscu?

There are 150 business establishments in the area.

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