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Drochia

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Location & Surroundings

Drochia is a town in Moldova with 16,080 inhabitants, at 226 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riscani, 21 km to the west. The national capital Chisinau is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Aeroportul International "Balti-Leadoveni", 22 km away.

Also known as: Дрокия · Drokiya Sat · Drokiya

Overview

Drochia is city in Moldova — RO oraș din Republica Moldova.

It is located in Drochia District, Moldova.

Established in 1889-00-00.

The population is about 12,939 (2024).

The elevation is around 226 metre.

Also known as: SV Drokija, Drochia (distriktshuvudort i Moldavien)

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Image Дрокия, дом культуры Casa raionala de cultura din Drochia Drochia House of Culture (43533051121).jpg

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Stema Drochiei.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Moldova
  • Located in Drochia District
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    48° 2' 13" N, 27° 48' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 226 m
  • Timezone Europe/Chisinau
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,080
  • Pop. Density 3,937 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Leu (MDL)
  • Phone Prefix +373

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Alternate Names

ru
Дрокия
Drokiya Sat
Drokiya

Weather in Drochia

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Drochia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 109 W/m2.

Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.88 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 18.3 1.4 75 73 1,016.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 18.2 1.9 322 83 1,016.7 2.04 / 2.04 100 6.7 n/a
12h 20.1 3.2 336 76 1,017.2 0.00 / 1.79 100 108.6 n/a
18h 16.1 4.1 329 83 1,018.6 9.68 / 11.46 100 74.3 n/a
Tomorrow 13.6 4.1 325 84 1,019.4 0.00 / 1.88 100 0.0 n/a
30h 14.0 4.7 324 82 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 91 15.2 n/a
36h 18.3 4.8 347 55 1,019.1 0.11 / 0.11 83 393.9 n/a
42h 14.3 3.0 333 79 1,020.3 0.06 / 0.17 100 121.7 n/a
Monday 14.2 3.5 329 76 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
54h 13.6 3.0 342 69 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 7.0 n/a
60h 21.4 4.8 347 38 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 31 394.6 n/a
66h 16.8 2.9 342 46 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 27 157.5 n/a
Tuesday 14.8 2.4 312 54 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Drochia?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 109 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Drochia today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 49m.
What is the local time in Drochia?
Local time is 08:49. Time zone: Europe/Chisinau (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Drochia?
Drochia is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Drochia?
Population about 16,080.
What is the elevation of Drochia?
DEM 226 m.
Where is Drochia located?
It is at 48.03686, 27.81242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Drochia in?
It is in Moldova.

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Last updated 2025-09-09
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