Valea Cânepii, Romania

Brăila County · Romania

Valea Cânepii is a small town in Brăila County, Romania with a population of 4,446. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,446 Population 100/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Valea Cânepii

Valea Cânepii

Unirea is a commune located in Brăila County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Morotești, Unirea and Valea Cânepii.

People

Population4,446
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population4,446
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates45.0750°, 27.8023°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBrăila County
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Valea Cânepii

Valea Cânepii is a small town in Romania (Brăila County) with a population of 4,446. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Valea Cânepii experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Romania avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates45.0750°N, 27.8023°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 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 M7.0 123 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 115 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 118 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 134 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 112 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 118 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 132 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 114 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 111 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 126 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 128 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 132 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 121 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 112 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 121 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 113 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 96 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 117 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 102 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Valea Cânepii has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Valea Cânepii

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Valea Cânepii

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"D. P. Perpessicius" Memorial House
"Mos Dumitru" Memorial House
"Panait Istrati" Memorial House
Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan”
Centrul de Informare Turistică al Parcului Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Museum of Brăila
Museum of Braila. Department of Natural Sciences
Museum of Braila. Ethnography and Folk Art Department
Museum of Braila. Nicapetre Cultural Centre

Libraries in Valea Cânepii

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunală Mărașu0.0
Biblioteca Comunei Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Gropeni0.0
Biblioteca Județeană „Panait Istrati”0.0
Biblioteca Județeană Panait Istrati0.0
Biblioteca locală Mărașu0.0
Biblioteca Panait Istrati0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Cânepii

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
EnGros Microhala
Piață Apollo (Ruși)
Piața Concordiei
Piața Halelor (Mare)
Piața Radu Negru
Piața Săracă
Piața Vidin
Piața Viziru

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Cânepii

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valea Cânepii

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mihail Kogălniceanu International AirportCNDLarge Airport
Feteşti Borcea Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerial Club Vădeni-Small Airport
Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip-Small Airport
BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field-Small Airport
Ianca Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Cânepii

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1538
Postal Code
817185

🇷🇴 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 Valea Cânepii

What is the population of Valea Cânepii?

Valea Cânepii has a population of 4,446 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 44.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valea Cânepii?

Valea Cânepii has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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