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Smârdan, Romania

Tulcea County · Romania

Smârdan is a small town in Tulcea County, Romania with a population of 1,077. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,077 Population 52/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,660 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,660 median income

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About Smârdan

Smârdan

Smârdan is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Smârdan. It is situated on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the city of Brăila.

People

Population1,077
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,660

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,077
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates45.2867°, 28.0037°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceTulcea County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.7 inches (60 cm)
Median Household Income$15,660

About Smârdan

Smârdan is a small town in Romania (Tulcea County) with a population of 1,077. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Smârdan is $15,660, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Smârdan vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,660
79% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Smârdan

Smârdan 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
Smârdan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 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 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates45.2867°N, 28.0037°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 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 M7.0 121 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 112 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 119 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 144 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 120 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 112 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 113 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 139 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 138 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 116 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 130 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 132 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 122 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 113 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 122 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 121 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 119 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 80 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 104 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Smârdan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Smârdan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Nr.20 George Coșbuc
Școala Nr. 21 A.S.Puskin
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Radio Stations near Smârdan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Smârdan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"D. P. Perpessicius" Memorial House
"Mos Dumitru" Memorial House
"Panait Istrati" Memorial House
"Paul Paltanea" History Museum
"Razvan Angheluta" Natural Sciences Museum Complex
Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan”
Centrul de Informare Turistică al Parcului Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Complexul Muzeal de Științele Naturii
Museum of Brăila
Museum of Braila. Department of Natural Sciences
Museum of Braila. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of Braila. Nicapetre Cultural Centre
Museum of the Lower Danube Bishopric
Muzeul Casa Colecțiilor (temporarily closed)
Muzeul Episcopiei Dunării de Jos
Prince Cuza House Museum
Visual Arts Museum

Libraries in Smârdan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Panait Istrati”0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca V. A. Urechia0.0
Biblioteca V.A. Urechia - filiala 10.0
Dr. Tudorel Ciurea Library0.0
Libraria Donaris0.0

Farmers Markets in Smârdan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Complex Micro 40
EnGros Microhala
Piața Agroalimentară Greci
Piața Agroalimentară Măcin
Piață Apollo (Ruși)
Piața Centrală
Piata Centrala - Hale
Piața Concordiei
Piața Halelor (Mare)
Piața Micro 19
Piața Micro 19
Piața Radu Negru
Piața Săracă
Piața Vidin
Piața Viziru
Talcioc Galați

Restaurants in Smârdan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Italia Express Vidin
Fish and wine
Restaurant Aurelian

Bus Stations in Smârdan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANL Brăilița

Gas Stations in Smârdan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Socar

Banks in Smârdan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CEC Bank
CITOne S.A CP Brăila

Stadiums & Teams in Smârdan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Smârdan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Tulcea Danube Delta AirportTCEMedium Airport
Zhovtneve Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerial Club VădeniSmall Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding FieldSmall Airport
Chervonoarmiis'ke AirstripSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Smârdan

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Arestetic
Audionova
Avant Medica
CABINET MEDICAL CARDIOLOGIE DR. BUCATANSCHI
Cabinet Medical Obstetrica Ginecologie
Centrul de nefrologie și dializă
Chiriac S.R.L.
Danubius Medica
Doctor Pediatru Baciu Ginel
InterBeauty Clinic
Medical Centre "Sanavita"
Medlife
Pneumologie si Medicina somnului - Dr. Anamaria Necula
Remenix
Romar Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smârdan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Cuvios Antonie cel Mare"
Biserica „Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie – Izvorâtorul de Mir"
Biserica Lipovenească nr 1 Brăila
Biserica Lipovenească nr 2 Brăila
Casa de Rugăciune Ortodoxă Lipovenească din Brăila

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Founded
1870
Postal Code
827205

🇷🇴 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 Smârdan

What is the population of Smârdan?

Smârdan has a population of 1,077 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

Is Smârdan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,660, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Smârdan?

Smârdan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Smârdan?

There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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