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Popeştii de Sus, Moldova

Drochia · Moldova

Popeştii de Sus is a small town in Drochia, Moldova with a population of 1,463. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,463 Population 274/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Chisinau Timezone

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About Popeştii de Sus

Popeștii de Sus is a village in Drochia District, Moldova. At the 2004 census, the commune had 1,784 inhabitants.

People

Population1,463
Density274/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population1,463
Population Density274 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates48.0881°, 28.0256°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceDrochia
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)

About Popeştii de Sus

Popeştii de Sus is a small town in Moldova (Drochia) with a population of 1,463. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Popeştii de Sus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Moldova avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates48.0881°N, 28.0256°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 1, 2021.

Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 147 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 109 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 91 km
Jun 2, 2008 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine M3.2 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in Driest
November 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Popeştii de Sus has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and October the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Popeştii de Sus

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gimnaziul S.Popestii de Jos
Gimnaziul „Andrei Porcescu“
Gimnaziul
Gimnaziul
Gimnaziul
Gimnaziul
Școala primară-grădiniță
Gimnaziul
Gimnaziul, Popeştii de Jos
Gimnaziul
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Radio Stations near Popeştii de Sus

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Popeştii de Sus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca satului pelinia
Conacul boierului Ion Hasnaș
Muzeul satului
Muzeul tinutului natal
Етнографічний музей "Подільська хата"
Етнографічний музей і Музей реманенту
Музей археології
Музей ткацтва

Libraries in Popeştii de Sus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Bădiceni0.0
Biblioteca Bădiceni0.0
Biblioteca satului pelinia0.0
Библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Popeştii de Sus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ok Market

Gas Stations in Popeştii de Sus

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BasaPetrol Grigorăuca
Lukoil

Stadiums & Teams in Popeştii de Sus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Popeştii de Sus

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bălți-Leadoveni International AirportBZYMedium Airport
Mărculești Air BaseMedium Airport

Post Offices in Popeştii de Sus

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poștal MD-3011

Churches & Religious Organizations in Popeştii de Sus

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica din lemn ”Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (1793)
Biserica Nașterea Maicii Domnului
Biserica Palanca
Biserica Zgurița

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Postal Code
MD-5230

🇲🇩 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 Popeştii de Sus

What is the population of Popeştii de Sus?

Popeştii de Sus has a population of 1,463 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 274 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Popeştii de Sus?

Popeştii de Sus has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

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