Valea Cheii, Romania

Vâlcea County · Romania

Valea Cheii is a small town in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 3,750. Elevation: 1,158 ft (353 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

3,750 Population 39/sq mi density
1,158 ft Elevation 353 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

Discover Valea Cheii, Romania

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Valea Cheii

Valea Cheii

Băile Olănești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town administers eight villages: Cheia, Comanca, Gurguiata, Livadia, Mosoroasa, Olănești, Pietrișu, and Tisa. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

People

Population3,750
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Population3,750
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Coordinates45.1559°, 24.2491°
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 (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.4 inches (39 cm)

About Valea Cheii

Valea Cheii is a small town in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 3,750. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 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.

Valea Cheii 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates45.1559°N, 24.2491°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
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.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 148 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 82 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 84 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 87 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 102 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 119 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 57 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 93 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 88 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 79 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 91 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 116 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 142 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 50 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 145 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 95 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 97 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 95 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 80 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 7 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 (0°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Valea Cheii has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Valea Cheii

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
METRONOM FM - OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Valea Cheii

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
Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection
Casa Memorială IG Duca
Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara
Cozia Monastery Museum Collection
Expoziție etnografică
Govora Monastery Museum Collection
Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection
Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric
Museum of Mineral Water
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Relicvariul Schitului Pătrunsa
Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area

Libraries in Valea Cheii

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Bodești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Popești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa0.0
Biblioteca Orașului Călimănești0.0
Biblioteca Publică Roești0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Cheii

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goranu flea market
Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari
Piața Băbeni
Piața Băile Olănești
Piața Căciulata
Piața Centrală
Piața de legume
Piața Nord
Piața Ostroveni
Piața Valea Mare
Tarabe

Bus Stations in Valea Cheii

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stație de autobuz

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Cheii

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valea Cheii

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Vidra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arena Platoș 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valea Cheii

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibiu International AirportSBZLarge Airport
Geamăna Airfield-Small Airport
Măgura Airfield-Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Valea Cheii

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med
Pedromed Recovery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Cheii

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mănăstirea Sărăcinești

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
168.3 km² (65.0 mi²)
Mayor
Vasile-Sorin Vasilache
Website
primariabaileolanesti.ro/

🇷🇴 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Valea Cheii.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Valea Cheii

What is the population of Valea Cheii?

Valea Cheii has a population of 3,750 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 97.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valea Cheii?

Valea Cheii 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. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Olănești 3,750 pop · 1.9 mi Cheia 3,750 pop · 2.5 mi Priporu 3,134 pop · 2.5 mi Băile Olăneşti 3,750 pop · 3.1 mi Livadia 3,750 pop · 3.4 mi Vlădeşti 3,134 pop · 3.7 mi Muereasca de Sus 3,750 pop · 3.9 mi Lunca 3,134 pop · 4.2 mi Ocnița 3,134 pop · 4.9 mi Gura Suhașului 3,134 pop · 5.3 mi Poenari 3,134 pop · 5.6 mi Gurișoara 2,158 pop · 5.7 mi Băile Govora 2,158 pop · 6.0 mi Prajila 2,158 pop · 6.4 mi
Compare Valea Cheii with another city:

Want every data point for Valea Cheii?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile