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Vulcăneşti, Moldova

Gagauzia · Moldova

Vulcăneşti is a small city in Gagauzia, Moldova with a population of 14,352. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

14,352 Population 216/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Chisinau Timezone

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About Vulcăneşti

Vulcăneşti

Vulcănești is a city and district in Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of the Republic of Moldova. The district of Vulcănești is the southern exclave of Gagauzia surrounded by the Cahul District (Moldova) and Odesa Oblast (Ukraine). One village-rail station also named Vulcănești, is administered by the city.

People

Population14,352
Density216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population14,352
Population Density216 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates45.6849°, 28.4061°
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau
Country🇲🇩 Moldova
State / ProvinceGagauzia
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (508 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Vulcăneşti

Vulcăneşti is a small city in Moldova (Gagauzia) with a population of 14,352. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Chisinau.

Climate in Vulcăneşti

Vulcăneşti has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 537 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.0
Vulcăneşti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Moldova avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area66.4 sq mi (172.0 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates45.6849°N, 28.4061°W
TimezoneEurope/Chisinau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Moldova avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 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 M7.0 136 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 128 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 140 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 130 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 142 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 136 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 140 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 142 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 143 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 133 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 146 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 128 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 75 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 146 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 130 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 136 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 138 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 118 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 150 km
Jun 6, 1994 4 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Driest
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in

Vulcăneşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Vulcăneşti

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gimnaziul-Grădiniță „Igor Crețu“
Гимназия №4
Гимназия им. А. С. Пушкина
Luceafărul Theoretical High School
Liceul Teoretic „A. Doljnenco – I. Ivanoglo”
Gimnaziul „Serghei Rudenko“
Școala primară-grădiniță
Gimnaziul
Aksentii Doljnenko Theoretical High School
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Radio Stations near Vulcăneşti

3 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Vulcăneşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Complexul Etno-Cultural Văleni
Muzeul de istorie și studiere a ținutului - orașul Vulcănești
Muzeul Ținutului Cahul
Краєзнавчий музей
Музейний комплекс
Этнографический музей

Libraries in Vulcăneşti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pentru copii „Grigore Vieru”0.0
Biblioteca Publică Raională Cahul „Andrei Ciurunga”0.0
Libraria0.0
Дитяча бібліотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Vulcăneşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală
Центральний ринок

Hotels in Vulcăneşti

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Speranța

Restaurants in Vulcăneşti

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Legend

Cafes in Vulcăneşti

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arigato-MS-BC

Monuments in Vulcăneşti

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coloana „Bătălia de la Cahul 1770”
SSSR monument sickel + hammer
Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt

Clinics in Vulcăneşti

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Поликлиника

Train Stations in Vulcăneşti

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colibași
Etulia
Greceni
Vulcănești

Bus Stations in Vulcăneşti

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MD #1774195262
MD #3151597758

Gas Stations in Vulcăneşti

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
MD #493482722
Petrom
Rompetrol

Stadiums & Teams in Vulcăneşti

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vulcăneşti

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Tulcea Danube Delta AirportTCEMedium Airport
Zhovtneve Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerial Club VădeniSmall Airport
Baimaclia AirstripSmall Airport
Chervonoarmiis'ke AirstripSmall Airport
Plopul AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vulcăneşti

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Viața Nouă”
CEB
Sala Regatului a Martorilor lui Iehova
Церковь Успения Пресвятой Богородицы

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Postal Code
MD-5301
Website
vulcanestimd.com/

🇲🇩 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 Vulcăneşti

What is the population of Vulcăneşti?

Vulcăneşti has a population of 14,352 residents and is located in Moldova. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 66.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vulcăneşti?

Vulcăneşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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