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Comuna Gighera

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Location & Surroundings

Comuna Gighera is a second-order administrative division in Dolj, Romania with 2,899 inhabitants, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kozloduy, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Bucharest is about 195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Craiova Airport, 53 km away.

Also known as: 72463

Overview

Gighera is commune in Dolj County, Romania — RO comună din județul Dolj, România.

It is located in Dolj County, Romania.

The population is about 2,899 (2021).

It covers about 130 square kilometre.

Also known as: MUL Gighera, Dolj

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Basic Data

  • Country Romania
  • Located in Dolj County
  • Area 130 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    43° 50' 53" N, 23° 48' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 33 m
  • Timezone Europe/Bucharest
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,899
  • Pop. Density 176 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Leu (RON)
  • Phone Prefix +40

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Places in Comuna Gighera

  • Gighera
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 3,609
  • Nedeia
    populated place Pop: 1,380
  • Zaval
    populated place Pop: 1,151

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Alternate Names

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72463

Weather in Comuna Gighera

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

Now 16.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.

Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,030.7 hPa
Clouds
34 %
Precip
0.00 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 16.1 5.0 96 47 1,030.7 - / 0.00 34 0.0 n/a
6h 23.0 6.0 86 25 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 560.9 n/a
12h 16.2 3.1 104 36 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 208.3 n/a
18h 12.6 2.5 81 43 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 13.5 3.2 86 41 1,030.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 25.9 n/a
30h 22.4 5.1 85 23 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 28 566.1 n/a
36h 15.9 3.1 102 39 1,028.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 203.2 n/a
42h 12.4 1.8 78 47 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Friday 13.3 1.4 100 42 1,032.1 0.00 / 0.00 60 24.3 n/a
54h 21.9 4.7 72 23 1,030.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 472.9 n/a
60h 15.5 2.8 125 37 1,031.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 172.4 n/a
66h 12.3 2.4 74 42 1,032.9 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
Saturday 12.8 2.5 85 37 1,033.9 0.00 / 0.00 40 24.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Comuna Gighera?
Now 16.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Comuna Gighera today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Comuna Gighera?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Comuna Gighera?
Comuna Gighera is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Comuna Gighera?
Population about 2,899.
What is the elevation of Comuna Gighera?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Comuna Gighera located?
It is at 43.84806, 23.80590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Comuna Gighera in?
It is in Romania.

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Last updated 2025-03-13
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