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Vâlcele, Romania

Bacău County · Romania

Vâlcele is a small town in Bacău County, Romania with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 1,073 ft (327 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,272 Population 52/sq mi density
1,073 ft Elevation 327 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$18,468 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
$18,468 median income

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About Vâlcele

Vâlcele

Târgu Ocna is a town in Bacău County, Romania.
It administers two villages, Poieni and Vâlcele.

People

Population1,272
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Population1,272
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Coordinates46.2980°, 26.6001°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBacău County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)
Median Household Income$18,468

About Vâlcele

Vâlcele is a small town in Romania (Bacău County) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet (327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Vâlcele is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Vâlcele vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$18,468
75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vâlcele experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates46.2980°N, 26.6001°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 51 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 56 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 63 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 98 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 66 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 62 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 80 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 69 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 70 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 72 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 62 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 69 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 85 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 65 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 64 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 74 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 81 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 76 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 81 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Vâlcele has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Vâlcele

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Siculus Rádió hits, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Profi Rádió local radio, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádió GaGa Háromszék local news, talk & speech MP3 192 kbps
Siculus Rádió -Kézdivásárhely/Târgu Secuiesc 95.0 FM etnic, local news AAC+ 64 kbps
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vâlcele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dimitrie N. Ghika Comanesti" Ethnography and Contemporary Art Museum
"Gheorghe Grigore Caitar" Ethnographic Collection
"Magura" Museum
"Rosetti Tescanu - George Enescu" Memorial House
City History Museum
Ethnographic Museum
George Calinescu Exhibition
Helegiu Museum
History Museum
Religious Art and Culture Museum

Libraries in Vâlcele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotecă Comănești0.0
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Radu Rosetti0.0

Farmers Markets in Vâlcele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
D.R. - PIAȚA AGROALIMENTARĂ
Market Denisa
Mocanasu
Piață Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Onești
Piața Asău
Piața Franciselor
Piața Găzărie
Piața Ilie Verdeț
Piața Moinești

Bus Stations in Vâlcele

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salina Trotuș

Stadiums & Teams in Vâlcele

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Ski Resorts Near Vâlcele

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0
SkiGyimes 0.0 $0
pistă ski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vâlcele

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Aerodromul GirovSmall Airport
Dumbrava Roșie AirfieldSmall Airport
Fazi AirstripSmall Airport
Mărgineni AirfieldSmall Airport
Onesti AirifeldSmall Airport
Sânsimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarata AirfieldSmall Airport
Viișoara AirfieldSmall Airport
Zanesti AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vâlcele

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Vâlcele

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
263 m (863 ft)
Area
48.9 km² (18.9 mi²)
Founded
1410
Postal Code
605600
Mayor
Cristian-Aurelian Ciubotaru
Website
orasul-targuocna.ro/
Twinned With
Ceadîr-Lunga, Edineț

🇷🇴 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 Vâlcele

What is the population of Vâlcele?

Vâlcele has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles.

Is Vâlcele expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vâlcele?

Vâlcele has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vâlcele?

There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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