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Valea Mare, Romania

Vâlcea County · Romania

Valea Mare is a small town in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 2,269. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,269 Population 122/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$12,528 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
$12,528 median income

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About Valea Mare

Valea Mare

Valea Mare is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Bătășani, Delureni, Drăganu, Mărgineni, Pietroasa and Valea Mare.

People

Population2,269
Density122/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,528

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population2,269
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates44.9378°, 24.2388°
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)
Median Household Income$12,528

About Valea Mare

Valea Mare is a small town in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 2,269. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 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.

The median household income in Valea Mare is $12,528, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Valea Mare vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$12,528
83% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valea Mare 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. The area gets 281 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 623 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)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates44.9378°N, 24.2388°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Romania avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
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 M5.6 144 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 84 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 86 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 87 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 111 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 131 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 56 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 93 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 89 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 79 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 148 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 127 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 100 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 59 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 127 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 94 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 96 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 92 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 96 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 31 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 (1°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Valea Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Valea Mare

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Primară Valea Mare
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Radio Stations near Valea Mare

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
METRONOM FM OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Valea Mare

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
Casa Memorială IG Duca
Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara
Expoziție etnografică
Govora Monastery Museum Collection
Horezu Contemporary Folk Art Gallery
Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection
Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric
Museum of Mineral Water
Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu
Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area

Libraries in Valea Mare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Bodești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Popești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Scundu0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească "Ada Orleanu"0.0
Biblioteca Publică Roești0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Mare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goranu flea market
Piața agroalimentară Horezu
Piața Agroalimentară Pietrari
Piața Băbeni
Piața Centrală
Piața de legume
Piața Nord
Piața Ostroveni
Piața Valea Mare
Tarabe
Tarabe piață

Gas Stations in Valea Mare

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Valea Mare

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Ski Resorts Near Valea Mare

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Vidra 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valea Mare

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Mihăița AirstripSmall Airport
Predeşti SkyFun AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Valea Mare

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med
Pedromed Recovery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Mare

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Sfântul Dumitru

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Area
35.7 km² (13.8 mi²)
Mayor
Ștefan Bîzîc

🇷🇴 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 2,269 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 18.6 square miles.

Is Valea Mare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,528, 83% 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 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valea Mare?

There are 68 business establishments in the area.

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