Valea Strâmbă, Romania

Harghita County · Romania

Valea Strâmbă is a small town in Harghita County, Romania with a population of 1,304. Elevation: 2,608 ft (795 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,304 Population 14/sq mi density
2,608 ft Elevation 795 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Valea Strâmbă

Valea Strâmbă

Valea Strâmbă – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Harghita, w gminie Suseni. W 2011 roku liczyła 1359 mieszkańców.

People

Population1,304
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Population1,304
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Coordinates46.6943°, 25.5996°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHarghita County
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)

About Valea Strâmbă

Valea Strâmbă is a small town in Romania (Harghita County) with a population of 1,304. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet (795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Valea Strâmbă has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below Romania avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Area94.6 sq mi (245.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates46.6943°N, 25.5996°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 126 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 133 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 133 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 144 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 137 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 134 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 132 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 140 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 130 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 130 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 128 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 139 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 136 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 138 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 131 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 138 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 149 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 144 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 133 km
Jan 31, 1991 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Valea Strâmbă has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Valea Strâmbă

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Generală "Tarisznyás Márton" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valea Strâmbă

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Szépvíz FM local news, top hits MP3 128 kbps
Szépvíz FM Rádió -Frumoasa 101.7 FM etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Star rádió local news, local radio AAC 48 kbps
Régió Rádió news, online radio MP3 192 kbps
Star Rádió -Székelyudvarhely/Odorheiu Secuiesc 100.8 FM etnic, local news AAC 48 kbps
Rádió GaGa Udvarhelyszék local news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Son Radio -Toplița 104.3 FM hits, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Valea Strâmbă

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BORSOS MIKLOS Memorial House
Casa pădurii
Centrul Memorial al Grănicerilor Secui
Ethnography Museum
Kézművesfalva Skanzen
Local Museum
Museum Collection
Museum Collection
Muzeu de Artă
Muzeu de naturalistica
Muzeul "Márton Áron"
Muzeul Ciobănesc din Izvoare
Pro- Art
Tájház
Tarisznyás Márton
Tarisznyas Marton Museum
Tarisznyás Márton Múzeum
Tarisznyás Márton Múzeum- Tinka Malom
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Libraries in Valea Strâmbă

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balás Gábor Községi Könyvtár0.0
Biblioteca Municipală George Sbârcea0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Sărmaș0.0
Városi könyvtár0.0

Farmers Markets in Valea Strâmbă

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfalvi piac
Hala Piața
Piața Ditrău
Zöldségpiac

Breweries in Valea Strâmbă

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Transylvanik

Stadiums & Teams in Valea Strâmbă

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valea Strâmbă

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SkiGyimes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Varság 0.0 - - $0 - - -
pistă ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bogdan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtia de schi Veresvirág 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Havas Bucsin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Havas Bucsin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bujdosó 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtia de schi Toplița 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valea Strâmbă

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciceu-Andras Airfield-Small Airport
Fazi Airstrip-Small Airport
Floreni Airfield-Small Airport
Ghindari Airfield-Small Airport
Joseni Airfield-Small Airport
Mugeni Airfield-Small Airport
Odorhei Airfield-Small Airport
Remetea Airifeld-Small Airport
Sânsimion Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Strâmbă

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica romano-catolică din Valea Strâmbă

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1567
Postal Code
537309

🇷🇴 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 Strâmbă

What is the population of Valea Strâmbă?

Valea Strâmbă has a population of 1,304 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 94.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valea Strâmbă?

Valea Strâmbă has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

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