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Horezu, Romania

Vâlcea County · Romania

Horezu is a small city in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 6,743. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,743 Population 281/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 Median Income
C+
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 Horezu

Horezu

Horezu is a town located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It administers six villages: Ifrimești, Râmești, Romanii de Jos, Romanii de Sus, Tănăsești, and Urșani.

People

Population6,743
Density281/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population6,743
Population Density281 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates45.1500°, 24.0167°
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 Horezu

Horezu is a small city in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 6,743. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 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 Horezu is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: Horezu vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Horezu 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 1,535 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

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates45.1500°N, 24.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 64 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 130 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 65 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 69 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 120 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 103 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 74 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 40 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 70 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 100 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 109 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 61 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 138 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 142 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 127 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 68 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 79 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 77 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 77 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Horezu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Horezu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceul Constantin Brâncoveanu - Horezu - - - -
Sală de sport - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Bogdănești - - - -
Școala generală Romanii de Jos - - - -
Școala de șoferi Translar - - - -
Translar școala de șoferi - - - -
Școala cu clasele 1-8 Râmești - - - -
Liceul Teoretic „Constantin Brâncoveanu” - Horezu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Horezu

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
METRONOM FM - OGG 128 kbps
Radio Crasna latino, manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Horezu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dintr-un Lemn" Monastery Museum Collection
"Gheorghe Petre" Archaeology and Religious Art Museum
Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection
Casa Memorială IG Duca
Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara
Colecția Muzeală de arte
Expoziție etnografică
Govora Monastery Museum Collection
Horezu Contemporary Folk Art Gallery
Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection
Museum of Mineral Water
Relicvariul Schitului Pătrunsa
Village Museum
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Horezu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunală Bodești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Popești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească "Ada Orleanu"0.0
Biblioteca Publică Roești0.0

Farmers Markets in Horezu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața agroalimentară Horezu
Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari
Piața Băbeni
Piața Băile Olănești
Piața de legume
Piața Valea Mare
Tarabe

Hotels in Horezu

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alex
Hotel Horezu
Hotel Maya

Restaurants in Horezu

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanul Horezu
Hotel Horezu
Necci Restaurant
Pizza pe vatră
Pizzeria VITALia
Popasul trei Stejari
Premier Pallace
Restaurant - pizzerie Siva
Restaurant Aristo
The Park

Cafes in Horezu

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2 Go cofee shop
Cafe Arcade

Cinemas in Horezu

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Miorița

Theatres in Horezu

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de cultură "Constantin Brâncoveanu"

Monuments in Horezu

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acvila
Bust Constantin Brâncoveanu
Bust I. Gh. Duca

Clinics in Horezu

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrul medical Straubing
RAPITEST Clinică medicală

Dentists in Horezu

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet stomatologic Dr. Gheorghescu Mihail
SC Brodident SRL
Stomatologie Dr. Chițu Ionuț

Veterinaries in Horezu

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet veterinar

Bus Stations in Horezu

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autogara Normandia Horezu
Autogara Siva Trans Horezu

Gas Stations in Horezu

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antares
Lukoil
OMV
Rompetrol

Banks in Horezu

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania
BCR
BRD
CEC Bank
Raiffeisen Bank

Gyms in Horezu

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BIJ Fitness Center

Ski Resorts Near Horezu

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Parâng 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 Horezu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Măgura Airfield-Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Horezu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficiul poștal Horezu

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Horezu

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Monastery of HorezuCultural1993

Churches & Religious Organizations in Horezu

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică
Biserică
Biserică
Biserica "Sfinții Voievozi" și "Sfântul Vasile"
Biserica Bălănești
Biserica bolniță a mănăstirii Hurezi
Biserică în construcție
Biserica Nașterea Maicii Domnului
Biserica Penticostală Filadelfia
Biserica Veche Horezu
Horezi Monastery
Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi
Schitul Sf. Ștefan
Schitul Sfinții Apostoli

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
117.0 km² (45.2 mi²)
Postal Code
245800
Mayor
Nicolae Sărdărescu
Website
orasul-horezu.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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Horezu

Monastery of Horezu
Cultural · inscribed 1993
Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment of its religious compos...

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 Horezu

What is the population of Horezu?

Horezu has a population of 6,743 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 281 people per square mile, spread across 24.0 square miles.

Is Horezu 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 Horezu?

Horezu 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 Horezu?

There are 202 business establishments in the area.

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