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Vatra, Moldova

Chișinău Municipality · Moldova

Vatra is a small town in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova with a population of 3,800. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,800 Population 257/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Chisinau Timezone

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About Vatra

Vatra

Vatra is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, located about 6 km north‑west of the capital and covering roughly 8 km². It gained city status in the early 1990s.

People

Population3,800
Density257/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population3,800
Population Density257 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates47.0746°, 28.7369°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceChișinău Municipality
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)

About Vatra

Vatra is a small town in Moldova (Chișinău Municipality) with a population of 3,800. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Climate in Vatra

Vatra has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 545 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -4° / 1.2° 36.9
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -3.4° / 2.9° 30.2
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F 1° / 9.6° 33.3
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.5° 38.8
May 17.1°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.4° 54.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.2° / 26.3° 60.5
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.7° 68.8
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 17.7° / 28.7° 47.0
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.5° 49.3
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.8° 37.8
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.6° 42.8
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -2.4° / 2.6° 44.4
Vatra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below Moldova avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates47.0746°N, 28.7369°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 99 km
Jan 30, 2006 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania M4.1 138 km
Apr 7, 2005 1 km E of Vii?oara, Romania M3.7 100 km
Nov 11, 1990 2 km ENE of Corbasca, Romania M3.4 146 km
Jul 9, 1992 3 km SSE of Cre?e?ti, Romania M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Driest
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in

Vatra has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and October the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Vatra

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Primară - - - -
Gimnaziul „Ion T. Costin“ - - - -
Gimnaziul Nr. 79 „Ion T. Costin” - - - -
Bloc de studii pentru clasele primare - - - -
Gimnaziul Nr. 51 „Gheorghe Malarciuc“ - - - -
Gimnaziul - - - -
Gimnaziul Malcoci „Tudor Deliu” - - - -
Gimnaziul nr. 99 „Gheorghe V. Madan“ - - - -
Liceul Teoretic - - - -
Gimnaziul nr. 98 - - - -
Liceul Teoretic „Alecu Russo” - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vatra

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 Vatra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum
Butuceni Ethnography Museum
Casa Memorială A. V. Șciusev
Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici”
Galeria Colecțiilor „Petru Costin” a Consiliului Raional Ialoveni
Grev Kafi Museum
Handicraft museum
Mansion of Manuc Bey
Memorial Museum of Afghan Veterans
Military Museum
Museum of Acheology and Antropology
Muzeul de Arheologie și Etnografie
Muzeul de Istorie al Ministerului Afacerilor Interne
Muzeul de Istorie al Orașului Chișinău
Muzeul Etnografic „Leagănul Veșniciei”
Muzeul Fabricii de Vinuri din Stăuceni
Muzeul în Aer Liber „Petru Costin”
Muzeul Militar
Muzeul Național de Artă al Moldovei, blocul 2
Muzeul Raional de Istorie și Etnografie „Anatol Candu”
Muzeul Regiei Transport Electric Chișinău
Muzeul Zemstvei
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of History of Moldova
National Museum of Romanian Literature
Selfie Museum

Libraries in Vatra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrei Lupan Central Scientific Library0.0
B.P. Hașdeu Municipal Library0.0
B.P. Hașdeu Municipal Library0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca „Adam Mickiewicz”0.0
Biblioteca „Adam Mickiewicz”0.0
Biblioteca „Alexandru Donici”0.0
Biblioteca „Alexandru Donici”0.0
Biblioteca „Hristo Botev”0.0
Biblioteca „Hristo Botev”0.0
Biblioteca „Ștefan cel Mare”0.0
Biblioteca „Ștefan cel Mare”0.0
Biblioteca CNVVC0.0
Biblioteca CNVVC0.0
Biblioteca Cricova0.0
Biblioteca de Arte „Tudor Arghezi“0.0
Biblioteca M. V. Lomonosov0.0
Biblioteca M. V. Lomonosov0.0
Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creangă”0.0
Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creangă” - Filiala 10.0
Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creangă” - Filiala 10.0
Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creangă” - Filiala 20.0
Biblioteca Națională pentru Copii „Ion Creangă” - Filiala 20.0
Biblioteca pentru Copii „Vissarion Belinski”0.0
Biblioteca pentru Copii „Vissarion Belinski”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Codru”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Codru”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Spiridon Vangheli”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Spiridon Vangheli”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Târgoviște”0.0
Biblioteca Publică „Târgoviște”0.0
Biblioteca Publică Bardar0.0
Biblioteca Publică Brăila0.0
Biblioteca Publică Bubuieci0.0
Biblioteca Publică Bubuieci0.0
Biblioteca Publică Colonița0.0
Biblioteca Publică Colonița0.0
Biblioteca Publică Horești0.0
Biblioteca Publică Orășănească „Petre Ștefănucă”0.0
Biblioteca Publică Orășănească „Petre Ștefănucă”0.0
Biblioteca Publică Piatra Albă0.0
Biblioteca Publică Piatra Albă0.0
Biblioteca Publică Rîșcova0.0
Biblioteca Publică Sîngera0.0
Biblioteca Publică Teritorială Mileștii Mici0.0
Biblioteca Publică Țipala0.0
Biblioteca Publică Tohatin0.0
Biblioteca Publică Tohatin0.0
Biblioteca Publică Ulmu0.0
Biblioteca Publică Zîmbreni0.0
Biblioteca Republicană Tehnico-Științifică0.0
Biblioteca Republicană Tehnico-Științifică0.0
Biblioteca Transilvania0.0
Biblioteca Transilvania0.0
Biblioteca Truseni0.0
Biblioteca Universității Divitia Gratiae0.0
Biblioteca Universității Divitia Gratiae0.0
Biblioteca Universității Pedagogice de Stat „Ion Creangă”0.0
Biblioteca Universității Pedagogice de Stat „Ion Creangă”0.0
Book Land0.0
Book Land0.0
Centrul Academic Internațional Eminescu0.0
Connect Books0.0
Connect Books0.0
Dorința0.0
Dorința0.0
Globus0.0
Globus0.0
iclicklibrary0.0
iclicklibrary0.0
Itzik Manger Jewish Library0.0
Itzik Manger Jewish Library0.0
Librăria Doxa0.0
Librăria Doxa0.0
Librărie0.0
Librărie0.0
Librarius0.0
Librarius0.0
Marc Bloch Library0.0
Marc Bloch Library0.0
Mihail Ciachir Municipal Library0.0
Mihail Ciachir Municipal Library0.0
National Library of the Republic of Moldova0.0
National Library of the Republic of Moldova0.0
Ovidius0.0
Ovidius0.0
Public Law Library0.0
Public Law Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vatra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agro Bazar
Agro Bazar
Ascara
Ascara
Avtovaska.md
Avtovaska.md
Central Market
Central Market
Dalmors-Grup Fish Market
Dalmors-Grup Fish Market
EcoLocal Farmers' Market
EcoLocal Farmers' Market
Filtre.md
Filtre.md
Flower Market
France-Cristal
France-Cristal
Galanterie Textilă
Galanterie Textilă
Locomotiv Second-Hand Market
Mini Market
Mini Market
Piața „Calea Basarabiei”
Piața „Curcubeu”
Piața „Dokuceaev”
Piața „Ismail”
Piața Agricolă
Piața Agricola
Piața Agricolă Angro „Revenco”
Piața Angro
Piața Angro
Piața Avicolă din Chișinău (în subordinea Pieței Centrale din Chișinău)
Piața centrală Strășeni
Piață de piese auto
Piața de piese auto "AUTOVAZ"
Piața Materialelor de Construcție
Piața Mixtă „Vitalco-SV”
Raionul Alimente de Bază și Conserve
Raionul Alimente de Bază și Conserve
shopshop.md
shopshop.md
Yuri Gagarin Boulevard Flea Market
Yuri Gagarin Boulevard Flea Market

Hotels in Vatra

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NordWest Restaurant and Hotel

Restaurants in Vatra

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Alba
IMPERIAL
Pânzele Albe

Cafes in Vatra

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terasa "Dorina"

Monuments in Vatra

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bogdan Voievod
Monument în Comemorarea celor Căzuți în Al 2-lea Război Mondial
Second World War

Castles in Vatra

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castelul Familiei Stati

Clinics in Vatra

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oficiul Medicilor de Familie Trușeni

Train Stations in Vatra

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghidighici

Bus Stations in Vatra

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghidighici
Ghidighici
Pas.vasile lupu

Gas Stations in Vatra

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BasaPetrol
Bemol
Fox Petrol
Lukoil
Lukoil
MD #459175707
MD #459968004
MD #710323369
Petrom
Rompetrol
Saltica-Lux
Stație Peco
Лукойл

Banks in Vatra

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moldindconbank
Moldova-Agroindbank

Shopping Malls in Vatra

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dorina SRL

Breweries in Vatra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dizzy Eagle
Dizzy Eagle
Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery
Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery
Fabrica de bere „Gotter“
Kellers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Vatra

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Airports Near Vatra

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chişinău International AirportRMOLarge Airport
Călărași-Small Airport
Horeshti Airfield-Small Airport
Vadul lui Voda Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vatra

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul Poștal
Oficiul poștal
Oficiul Poștal Malcoci MD-6818
Oficiul Poștal MD-2055
Oficiul Poștal Trușeni

Treatment Centers in Vatra

100 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
3D Diagnostic
AcustMed
Adler Medical
All Med
Alter-Med
American Medical Center
American Medical Center
Aspiro-Med
Babii-Ortoped
CardioPrima
Centrul Comunitar de Sănătate Mintală
Centrul Consultativ Diagnostic (CCD)
Centrul Curativ-Diagnostic „Podiac”
Centrul de Chirurgie Oro-Maxilo-Facială „Chirurgomf”
Centrul de Sănătate pentru Studenți
Centrul Medical „Maia & CO”
Centrul Medical „Renaștere”
Centrul Medical „Repromed“
Centrul Medical Consultativ „Lacteia”
Centrul Medical de Diagnostic „Modus Vivendi”
Centrul Medical Specializat pentru Imigranți și Emigranți
Centrul Medicilor de Familie
Centrul Medicilor de Familie nr. 2
Centrul Municipal de Vaccinare
Centrul Sănătății Familiei „Galaxia”
ClasicMed
Clinica „Emanuel”
DermaClinic
Dexa-Scanning
Diagnostic Dentar 3D
Doctor Coropceanu
EliteMed
Estetic-Sana
Esthetic Factory
Eternal Beauty
Fluid Medical Center
Galaxia
Gesundheit
Guțuțui Dental Clinic
Health Med
Help
Immuno+
Immuno+
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Invitro
Kineto Plus
Kinezis-Vita
Med Klinik
Med Plus Medical Center
MedExpert
MedExpert
MedExpert
MedFamily
Medteh
MedWay
Neokinetica
Neuromed
Neuroscan
Nobel İlaç Moldova
Oculus Prim
On Clinic
Ozonis
Ozonoterapie „Medox-Prim” SC, Cabinet medical
Pediatrica
Pediatrica
Policlinica Spitalul Clinic Republican
Premium Diagnostic
Pro Sano
ProMed
ProMed Family Medical Center
Revimed
Ridicon
Salina HaloAerosol
Salonul Ortopedic „Osteomed”
Sănatate EVP
Sancos
Sante
Sante
Sante
Sante
Școala Spatelui
Sirexton
Sonomed
TerraMed
TestRapid
TibetMed
Valincea
Vertebromed

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vatra

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica
Biserica
Biserica „Acoperământul Maicii Domnului”
Biserica Baptistă
Biserica Malcoci
Biserica Sfîntul Gheorghe
Biserica Sfîntul Ierarh Nicolae
Biserica Vatra
Mănăstirea Sf. M. Mc. Iacov Persul
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Postal Code
MD-2055
Twinned With
Coarnele Caprei

🇲🇩 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 Vatra

What is the population of Vatra?

Vatra has a population of 3,800 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 14.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vatra?

Vatra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°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 21.8 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

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