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Valea Mare, Romania

Dâmbovița County · Romania

Valea Mare is a small town in Dâmbovița County, Romania with a population of 2,533. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,533 Population 67/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Valea Mare

Valea Mare

Valea Mare is a commune in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, Romania with a population of 2,091 people as of 2021. It is composed of seven villages: Fețeni, Gârleni, Livezile, Saru, Stratonești, Valea Caselor, and Valea Mare.

People

Population2,533
Density67/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population2,533
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates44.7833°, 25.2333°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDâmbovița County
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$15,336

About Valea Mare

Valea Mare is a small town in Romania (Dâmbovița County) with a population of 2,533. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 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 Mare is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Valea Mare vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Mare 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 814 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

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates44.7833°N, 25.2333°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 106 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 147 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 145 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 138 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 137 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 124 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 150 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 119 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 149 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 148 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 139 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 135 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 141 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 148 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 112 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 128 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 107 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 68 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 128 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Valea Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Valea Mare

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Titu Radio local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romanian Dance MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 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

Museums in Valea Mare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Dinu Lipatti" Memorial House
"Gabriel Popescu" House and Workshop
"Gheorghe Petrașcu" House and Workshop
"People, Places, and Customs? Ethnographic Museum
"The Royal Court" National Museum Complex
"Vasile Blendea" Museum
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Art Museum
Dealu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Diocese Museum in Stelea Monastery
Dragomiresti Museum
History Museum
Metropolitan Bishopric' Complex
Museum of Dambovita Region the Writers
Museum of the Romanian Police
Muzeul Revoluției
Muzeul Revoluției
Muzeul Tiparului și al Cărții Românești Vechi
Punct muzeal
Romanian Printing and Rare Books Museum
Stelea Art Galleries
Viforata Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Valea Mare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Ion Heliade Rădulescu"0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Mare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Actuala Piața Ruși
Agro Legume
Complex magazinul de la colt
Piața 1 Mai - Lactate
Piața Eroilor
Piața Rociu
Piața Vlad Țepeș
Sf. Ilie Market
Targ saptamanal Gaesti
Targul Carcinov

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Mare

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Mare

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Valea Mare

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Clinceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Friends AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Letca Nouă AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
248 m (814 ft)
Founded
1587
Postal Code
137250

🇷🇴 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 Mare

What is the population of Valea Mare?

Valea Mare has a population of 2,533 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles.

Is Valea Mare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valea Mare?

Valea Mare 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 Mare?

There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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