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Valea Cetățuia, Romania

Arges · Romania

Valea Cetățuia is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 632. Elevation: 1,896 ft (578 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
632 Population 12/sq mi density
1,896 ft Elevation 578 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 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
$14,256 median income

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About Valea Cetățuia

Valea Cetățuia

Cetățeni is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Cetățeni, Lăicăi, and Valea Cetățuia.

People

Population632
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Population632
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Coordinates45.2173°, 25.2050°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.8 inches (53 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Valea Cetățuia

Valea Cetățuia is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 632. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet (578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Valea Cetățuia is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Valea Cetățuia vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Cetățuia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (134.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.2173°N, 25.2050°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 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 M7.0 133 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 139 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 123 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 81 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 133 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 120 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 92 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 120 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 122 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 109 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 96 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 124 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 108 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 120 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 129 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 130 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 111 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 114 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 136 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in

Valea Cetățuia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Valea Cetățuia

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Radio Brașov MP3 192 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Transilvania MP3 128 kbps
Muscel FM 94.1 dance, dance pop AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Valea Cetățuia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gabriel Popescu" House and Workshop
"George Topârceanu" Memorial House
"Negru Vodă" Monastery Collection
Branesti Museum
Câmpulung City Museum
Campulung City Museum. Ethnographic and Folk Art Department "Lilly and Margareta Gică Ștefănescu"
Cândești Museum
Casa Memorială „Alexandru Ciorănescu”
Casa Memorială Mihai Moşandrei
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnography Museum
Ialomicioara Cave
Mateias Mausoleum
Museum and Archaelogical Park of the Roman Camp of Jidava
Muzeul Automobilului Românesc
Muzeul Aviatic „Dumitru Dorin Prunariu”
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul etnografic Prof. C.I. Năstase
Namaesti History of Culture Exhibition
Pomiculturii și Viticulturii
Punct muzeal
Vila Golescu
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Village Museum
Voinești Village Museum

Farmers Markets in Valea Cetățuia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală Câmpulung
Piata en-gros Schei
Piata Grui
Piața Stâlpeni
Târg

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Cetățuia

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Cetățuia

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valea Cetățuia

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Cetățuia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului (Izvorul Tămăduirii)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Cetățuia

What is the population of Valea Cetățuia?

Valea Cetățuia has a population of 632 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

Is Valea Cetățuia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valea Cetățuia?

Valea Cetățuia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 20.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valea Cetățuia?

There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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