Valcău de Jos, Romania
Sălaj County · Romania
Valcău de Jos is a small town in Sălaj County, Romania with a population of 1,002. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Valcău de Jos
Valcău de Jos is a commune in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Lazuri (Újvágás), Preoteasa (Füzespaptelek), Ratovei (Rátonbükk), Sub Cetate (Valkóváralja), Valcău de Jos, and Valcău de Sus (Felsővalkó). It is 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest of Șimleu Silvaniei.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,002 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1273°, 22.7421° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Sălaj County |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.5 inches (1,081 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 54.4 inches (138 cm) |
About Valcău de Jos
Valcău de Jos is a small town in Romania (Sălaj County) with a population of 1,002. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1273°N, 22.7421°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Valcău de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Valcău de Jos
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transilvania -statia Beiuș 88.0 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Zalău 94.6 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Transilvania -statia Aleșd 95.8 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Valcău de Jos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială „Iuliu Maniu” | ||||
| Casa Memorială Simion Bărnuțiu | ||||
| Casa Proverbelor | ||||
| Colecție Sătească | ||||
| Huta Slavia Museum | ||||
| Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului din Nordul Transilvaniei |
Farmers Markets in Valcău de Jos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Șimleul Silvaniei | |||||
| Târgul de la Negreni |
Stadiums & Teams in Valcău de Jos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Valcău de Jos
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buscat Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pârtiile Mărișel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Valcău de Jos
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maramureș International Airport | BAY | Medium Airport |
| Satu Mare International Airport | SUJ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrom Baia Mare | - | Small Airport |
| Crasna Deltafly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ineu King's Land Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laci Oros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăieni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mujdeni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poieni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valcău de Jos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica "Sfinţii Arhangheli Mihail şi Gravriil" |
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What is the population of Valcău de Jos?
Valcău de Jos has a population of 1,002 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valcău de Jos?
Valcău de Jos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 54.4 inches of snow.
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