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Valea Deșului, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Valea Deșului is a small town in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 576. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 576 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8554°, 23.5703° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,468 |
About Valea Deșului
Valea Deșului is a small town in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Valea Deșului vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,468 |
| 75% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 17 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 49.6 sq mi (128.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8554°N, 23.5703°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Valea Deșului has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Valea Deșului
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Valea Deșului
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Tudor Vladimirescu" Memorial House | ||||
| Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Sacelu Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Collection | ||||
| Village Collection | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Valea Deșului
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valea Deșului
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Târgul Săptămânal |
Ski Resorts Near Valea Deșului
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Parâng | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Valea Deșului
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Valea Deșului?
Valea Deșului has a population of 576 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 49.6 square miles.
Is Valea Deșului 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 Valea Deșului?
Valea Deșului has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Valea Deșului?
There are 17 business establishments in the area.