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Location & Surroundings

Ghighiu is a village in Prahova, Romania with 759 inhabitants, at 120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barcanesti, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Bucharest is 52 km to the south. The nearest airport is Henri Coanda International Airport, 36 km away.

Also known as: Ghighiul

Overview

Ghighiu is village in Prahova County, Romania — RO sat în comuna Bărcănești, județul Prahova, România.

It is located in Bărcănești, Romania.

The population is about 691 (2021).

Also known as: RO Ghighiu, prahova

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Basic Data

  • Country Romania
  • Located in Bărcănești
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    44° 53' 52" N, 26° 4' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 120 m
  • Timezone Europe/Bucharest
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 759
  • Pop. Density 432 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Leu (RON)
  • Phone Prefix +40

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Alternate Names

Ghighiul

Weather in Ghighiu

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

Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 27.4 1.6 205 29 1,015.5 - / 0.00 23 0.0 n/a
6h 21.1 2.2 139 44 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 222.9 n/a
12h 16.7 2.0 50 64 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
18h 19.6 1.6 73 54 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 8 40.6 n/a
Tomorrow 27.9 1.3 132 31 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 560.6 n/a
30h 21.7 2.2 75 46 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 168.6 n/a
36h 18.0 2.2 32 61 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 20.6 1.6 62 53 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 39.2 n/a
Sunday 28.9 2.1 213 29 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 39 591.5 n/a
54h 22.9 0.4 46 43 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 50 124.4 n/a
60h 20.6 1.7 345 47 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 44 0.0 n/a
66h 21.9 1.2 351 38 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 91 30.9 n/a
Monday 29.1 2.7 220 25 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 468.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ghighiu?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.2 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 Ghighiu today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Ghighiu?
Local time is 01:17. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ghighiu?
Ghighiu is a populated place.
How many people live in Ghighiu?
Population about 759.
What is the elevation of Ghighiu?
DEM 120 m.
Where is Ghighiu located?
It is at 44.89782, 26.08208 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ghighiu in?
It is in Romania.

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Last updated 2013-04-21
geonames https://www.geonames.org/677398

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