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Băile Govora, Romania

Vâlcea County · Romania

Băile Govora is a small town in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 2,862. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
2,862 Population 108/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$12,528 median income

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About Băile Govora

Băile Govora

Băile Govora is a Romanian spa town in Vâlcea County, about 20 km (12 mi) south-west of Râmnicu Vâlcea and west of the Olt River, in the historical region of Oltenia. Notable features of the town include the Govora Abbey and the nearby Dintr-un lemn Monastery.

People

Population2,862
Density108/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population2,862
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates45.0833°, 24.1833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceVâlcea County
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.4 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Băile Govora

Băile Govora is a small town in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 2,862. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Băile Govora is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Băile Govora vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Băile Govora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 281 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates45.0833°N, 24.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 77 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 141 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 79 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 81 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 109 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 118 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 51 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 87 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 83 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 147 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 98 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 73 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 115 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 149 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 56 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 141 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 144 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 89 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 92 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Băile Govora has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Băile Govora

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceul Tehnologic Băile Govora — — — —
Liceul Tehnologic Băile Govora — — — —
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Radio Stations near Băile Govora

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
METRONOM FM — OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Băile Govora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Anton Pann" Memorial House
"Aurelian Sacerdoțeanu" Vâlcea County Museum
"Dintr-un Lemn" Monastery Museum Collection
"Gheorghe Petre" Archaeology and Religious Art Museum
"Nicolae Balcescu" Memorial Museum
"Simian House" Art Museum
Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection
Casa Memorială IG Duca
Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara
Cozia Monastery Museum Collection
Expoziție etnografică
Govora Monastery Museum Collection
Horezu Contemporary Folk Art Gallery
Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection
Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric
Museum of Mineral Water
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Relicvariul Schitului Pătrunsa
Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area

Libraries in Băile Govora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Bodești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Popești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Scundu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească "Ada Orleanu"0.0
Biblioteca Orașului Călimănești0.0
Biblioteca Publică Roești0.0

Farmers Markets in Băile Govora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goranu flea market
Piața agroalimentară Horezu
Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari
Piața Băbeni
Piața Băile Olănești
Piața Căciulata
Piața Centrală
Piața de legume
Piața Nord
Piața Ostroveni
Piața Valea Mare
Tarabe

Hotels in Băile Govora

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Oltenia ***
Hotel Parc **

Restaurants in Băile Govora

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Silva

Theatres in Băile Govora

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amfiteatul Băile Govora

Monuments in Băile Govora

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumentul Eroilor

Clinics in Băile Govora

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrul Medical Rec Med

Bus Stations in Băile Govora

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Băile Govora (ruină)

Stadiums & Teams in Băile Govora

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Băile Govora

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Vidra 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Arena Platoș 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Băile Govora

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Geamăna Airfield—Small Airport
Măgura Airfield—Small Airport
Mihăița Airstrip—Small Airport
Predeşti SkyFun Airfield—Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Băile Govora

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fancourier

Treatment Centers in Băile Govora

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med
Pedromed Recovery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Băile Govora

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică
Biserica Curăturile
Capelă

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
13.8 km² (5.3 mi²)
Postal Code
245200
Mayor
Mihai Mateescu
Website
primaria-baile-govora.ro/

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Băile Govora

What is the population of Băile Govora?

Băile Govora has a population of 2,862 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 26.4 square miles.

Is Băile Govora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Băile Govora?

Băile Govora has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Băile Govora?

There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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