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Valea Mare-Podgoria, Romania

Arges · Romania

Valea Mare-Podgoria is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 3,102. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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C+ Fair
3,102 Population 409/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 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 Mare-Podgoria

Valea Mare-Podgoria

Ștefănești is a town in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. The town administers seven villages: Enculești, Golești, Izvorani, Ștefăneștii Noi, Valea Mare-Podgoria, Viișoara, and Zăvoi. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 15,931.

People

Population3,102
Density409/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population3,102
Population Density409 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates44.8851°, 24.9061°
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 Mare-Podgoria

Valea Mare-Podgoria is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 3,102. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 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-Podgoria is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Valea Mare-Podgoria vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Mare-Podgoria 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 919 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

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates44.8851°N, 24.9061°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Romania avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 136 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 119 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 131 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 149 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 148 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 136 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 138 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 140 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 149 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 124 km
Apr 25, 2018 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania M4.7 140 km
Aug 2, 2017 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 138 km
Jan 23, 2014 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania M4.7 122 km
Mar 29, 2014 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Oct 12, 1992 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 143 km
Oct 4, 2011 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 142 km
Feb 8, 2017 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M4.7 127 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 72 km
Dec 30, 1997 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania M4.7 138 km
Mar 4, 2001 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania M4.6 127 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) 1.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in

Valea Mare-Podgoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Valea Mare-Podgoria

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Romanian Dance — MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valea Mare-Podgoria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Vladimir Streinu" Memorial House
Arges County Museum
Art Gallery
Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Argeș
Museum of Sport in the Argeș County
Muzeul Etnografic
Muzeul etnografic Prof. C.I. Năstase
Muzeul Goleștilor
Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica
Naive Art Gallery
Pitești prison memorial
Planetarium
Village Museum
Wine Growing and Tree Growing Museum

Libraries in Valea Mare-Podgoria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acasă0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca județeană "Dinicu Golescu" Argeș0.0
Libraria Emma0.0
Librărie0.0
Marica0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Mare-Podgoria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bloc Mambo
Complex 1 Trivale
Micropiața CEAIR
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Costești
Piața CEAIR
Piața Complex 2
Piața Craiovei
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața de legume Trivale
Piața Găvana
Piața Mioveni
Piața Rociu
Piața Smârdan
Piața Stâlpeni
Piața Traian
Piața Trivale
Targul Carcinov
Битпазар

Hotels in Valea Mare-Podgoria

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cetate

Restaurants in Valea Mare-Podgoria

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Festino

Cafes in Valea Mare-Podgoria

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5ToGo

Veterinaries in Valea Mare-Podgoria

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet veterinar
Colegiul medicilor veterinari

Train Stations in Valea Mare-Podgoria

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gropeni

Gas Stations in Valea Mare-Podgoria

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mol Benzinărie
RO #1338214193

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Mare-Podgoria

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Mare-Podgoria

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 Mare-Podgoria

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fly Friends Airfield—Small Airport
Geamăna Airfield—Small Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield—Small Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Topoloveni Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Valea Mare-Podgoria

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrul de reabilitare a persoanelor cu dizabilități Argeș

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Mare-Podgoria

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică
Biserica "Adormirea Maicii Domnului"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
289 m (948 ft)
Area
111.1 km² (42.9 mi²)
Founded
1388
Postal Code
110001–110442
Mayor
Cristian Gentea
Website
primariapitesti.ro/
Twinned With
Beit Yala, Borlänge Municipality, Bydgoszcz, Caserta, Chișinău, Kragujevac, Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Muntinlupa, Springfield, Sumgait, Tynaarlo

🇷🇴 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-Podgoria

What is the population of Valea Mare-Podgoria?

Valea Mare-Podgoria has a population of 3,102 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

Is Valea Mare-Podgoria 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 Mare-Podgoria?

Valea Mare-Podgoria 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-Podgoria?

There are 93 business establishments in the area.

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