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Valea Plopului, Romania
Prahova · Romania
Valea Plopului is a small town in Prahova, Romania with a population of 665. Elevation: 1,759 ft (536 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Valea Plopului
Posești is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of ten villages: Bodești, Merdeala, Nucșoara de Jos, Nucșoara de Sus, Poseștii-Pământeni, Poseștii-Ungureni, Târlești, Valea Plopului, Valea Screzii, and Valea Stupinii.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 665 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2959°, 26.1676° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Prahova |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 91.4 inches (232 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,336 |
About Valea Plopului
Valea Plopului is a small town in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 665. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet (536 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Income: Valea Plopului vs Romania
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,336 |
| 80% below Romania avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 20 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 69.0 sq mi (178.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2959°N, 26.1676°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Valea Plopului has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Valea Plopului
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Gimnazială Valea Plopului | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Valea Plopului
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OZONE.fm | adult contemporary, campina | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic România | contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele | manele | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere | etno, petrecere | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Super Fm Manele Prahova | manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Valea Plopului
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Nicolae Iorga' Religious Art Museum | ||||
| "Dumitru Ionescu" Museum | ||||
| "Francisc Rainer" Anthropological Museum | ||||
| "Mine Flowers" Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Iorga" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Tonitza" Memorial House | ||||
| "Teleajan Upper Valley" Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Casa cu blazoane | ||||
| Colti Museum Collection (Amber Museum) | ||||
| Museum of Salt | ||||
| Museum of Teleajan Valley Nature | ||||
| Muzeul Pietrei | ||||
| Salina Unirea | ||||
| Suzana Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum Sângeru | ||||
| Zamfira Monastery Museum Collection |
Libraries in Valea Plopului
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Orășenească Vălenii de Munte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrul Cultural Cerașu | 0.0 | |||||
| Curba de Cultură | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valea Plopului
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florărie | |||||
| La Doi Pași | |||||
| Magazin alimentar | |||||
| Magazin alimentar | |||||
| Magazin Mixt | |||||
| Magazin Mixt Carmen Cereal | |||||
| Minimarket Mihai Constantin | |||||
| Piata Agroalimentara | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară Măneciu | |||||
| Piața Nehoiu | |||||
| Piata Stejarul | |||||
| Piața Stejarul | |||||
| Piața Vălenii de Munte | |||||
| Târgul comercial Vărbilău |
Breweries in Valea Plopului
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-berăria Zăganu |
Stadiums & Teams in Valea Plopului
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Valea Plopului
4 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 | — | — | — |
| Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Valea Plopului
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | Large Airport |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | Large Airport |
| Alexeni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bănești Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Casa Teo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ciolpani Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Florin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Gagu Zenair Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ghimbav Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Prejmer Corona 3 Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sânpetru-Brașov Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Şirna Tăriceni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Plopului
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica de lemn Adormirea Maicii Domnului |
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What is the population of Valea Plopului?
Valea Plopului has a population of 665 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 69.0 square miles.
Is Valea Plopului 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 Plopului?
Valea Plopului has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 91.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Valea Plopului?
There are 20 business establishments in the area.