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Olanu, Romania

Vâlcea County · Romania

Olanu is a small town in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 524. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
524 Population 19/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 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 Olanu

Olanu

Olanu is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Olanu, Casa Veche, Cioboți, Drăgioiu, Nicolești and Stoicănești.

People

Population524
Density19/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population524
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates44.8667°, 24.3000°
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 (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Olanu

Olanu is a small town in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 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 Olanu is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Olanu vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Olanu 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 280 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 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates44.8667°N, 24.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 90 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 149 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 93 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 93 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 110 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 139 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 99 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 63 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 95 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 99 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 136 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 86 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 150 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 60 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 118 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 102 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 100 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 97 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 98 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 39 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 (1°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Olanu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Olanu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Olanu
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Radio Stations near Olanu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
METRONOM FM OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Olanu

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
"St. Elias" Church Museum Collection
"Theodor Balasel" Memorial House
Casa Memorială Gib Mihăescu
Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara
Colecție Muzeală din Poboru
Govora Monastery Museum Collection
Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric
Museum of Mineral Water
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Vineyard and Wine Museum

Libraries in Olanu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Popești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Scundu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Drăgășani0.0
Biblioteca Publică Roești0.0

Farmers Markets in Olanu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goranu flea market
Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari
Piața Băbeni
Piața Centrală
Piața de legume
Piața Drăgășani
Piața Nord
Piața Ostroveni
Piața Valea Mare

Stadiums & Teams in Olanu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Olanu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0

Airports Near Olanu

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Olanu

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med
Pedromed Recovery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
193 m (633 ft)
Postal Code
247440

🇷🇴 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 Olanu

What is the population of Olanu?

Olanu has a population of 524 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.

Is Olanu 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 Olanu?

Olanu 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 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Olanu?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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