Tecuci

Tecuci (Romanian pronunciation: [teˈkut͡ʃʲ]) is a city in Galați County, Romania, in the historical region of Western Moldavia. It is situated among wooded hills, on the right bank of the Bârlad River, and at the junction of railways from Galați, Bârlad, and Mărășești.

For the former administrative subdivision, see Tecuci County. For the river in southern Romania, see Tecuci (river). For the village in Teleorman County, see Balaci.

Tecuci
Municipality
History Museum
Coat of arms
Location in Galați County
Tecuci
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°50′48″N 27°25′40″E
Country Romania
CountyGalați
Government
 • MayorCătălin-Constantin Hurdubae[1] (PSD)
Area
86.76 km2 (33.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
34,871
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.GL

History

The area neighboring Tecuci was the scene of a fierce battle in 1476 between Moldavian Prince Stephen the Great and the Ottomans.[3]

Under the Kingdom of Romania, it was the residence of the now-defunct Tecuci County.[3]

Economy

The city was famous for its canned food factories, which preserve vegetables, fruit and meat, as well as for its mustard factories.

Climate

Climate in Tecuci is defined as Dfb (Humid continental climate with warm summers), bordering a Dfa (Humid continental climate with hot summers).

Climate data for Tecuci
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 0.9
(33.6)		 2.9
(37.2)		 9.1
(48.4)		 16.7
(62.1)		 22.4
(72.3)		 25.8
(78.4)		 27.7
(81.9)		 27.4
(81.3)		 23.3
(73.9)		 16.7
(62.1)		 9.1
(48.4)		 3.2
(37.8)		 15.4
(59.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) −2.5
(27.5)		 −0.6
(30.9)		 4.5
(40.1)		 11.0
(51.8)		 16.5
(61.7)		 19.9
(67.8)		 21.7
(71.1)		 21.3
(70.3)		 17.2
(63.0)		 11.2
(52.2)		 5.2
(41.4)		 0.2
(32.4)		 10.5
(50.8)
Average low °C (°F) −5.9
(21.4)		 −4.0
(24.8)		 0.0
(32.0)		 5.4
(41.7)		 10.7
(51.3)		 14.1
(57.4)		 15.7
(60.3)		 15.2
(59.4)		 11.2
(52.2)		 5.8
(42.4)		 1.4
(34.5)		 −2.8
(27.0)		 5.6
(42.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27
(1.1)		 28
(1.1)		 27
(1.1)		 42
(1.7)		 59
(2.3)		 72
(2.8)		 59
(2.3)		 50
(2.0)		 44
(1.7)		 28
(1.1)		 33
(1.3)		 29
(1.1)		 498
(19.6)
Source: [4]

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1900 13,401—    
1912 14,927+11.4%
1930 17,172+15.0%
1948 20,292+18.2%
1956 23,400+15.3%
1966 28,454+21.6%
1977 36,143+27.0%
1992 46,825+29.6%
2002 42,012−10.3%
2011 34,871−17.0%
Source: Census data

As of October 30, 2011, 34,871 inhabitants live within the city limits.[5]

Natives

Museums

References
  1. "Results of the 2016 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Tecuci" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  4. "Tecuci Climate". Climate-data.org. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  5. "Populaţia stabilă după etnie - judeţe, municipii, oraşe, comune". National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved April 15, 2014.


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