Curtea de Argeș is a city in southern Romania, located in Argeș County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies on the Argeș River at the foothills of the Southern Carpathians and is situated northwest of Pitești, north of Râmnicu Vâlcea, and west of Bucharest.
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Where is Curtea de ArgeÈ™ Located?
Curtea de Argeș is a city in southern Romania, located in Argeș County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies on the Argeș River at the foothills of the Southern Carpathians and is situated northwest of Pitești, north of Râmnicu Vâlcea, and west of Bucharest.
The city covers an area of approximately 75.6 sq km (29.2 sq mi) and had a population of 26,634 according to the 2021 census.
Curtea de Argeș is known for its historical and religious significance, Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Episcopal Church, Princely Court ruins, Royal Church, Argeș Monastery Park, and Transfăgărășan Road.
Curtea De Arges, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Curtea de ArgeÈ™ |
| Country | Romania |
| County | ArgeÈ™ County |
| Region | Muntenia (Southern Romania) |
| Established | 14th century; former capital of Wallachia |
| Population | Approx. 27,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 75.26 sq km (29.06 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 360 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.1500° N, 24.6833° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 115300–115399 |
| Area Code | +40 248 |
| Major Waterways | ArgeÈ™ River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; near Transfăgărășan Highway |
| Famous For | Historic monasteries and royal heritage |
| Top Attractions | Curtea de ArgeÈ™ Monastery, Princely Church, Royal Court ruins |
| Official Website | https://www.primariacurteadearges.ro |
Distance from Curtea de ArgeÈ™ to Major Cities in Romania
- Curtea de Argeș to Pitești – 40 km (25 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Bucharest – 160 km (99 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 35 km (22 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Sibiu – 95 km (59 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Brașov – 160 km (99 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Ploiești – 170 km (106 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Constanța – 340 km (211 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Craiova – 130 km (81 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Timișoara – 350 km (217 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Arad – 360 km (224 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Deva – 220 km (137 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Alba Iulia – 200 km (124 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Cluj-Napoca – 300 km (186 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Oradea – 400 km (249 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Baia Mare – 450 km (280 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Satu Mare – 480 km (298 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Iași – 420 km (261 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Bacău – 350 km (217 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Suceava – 420 km (261 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Brăila – 290 km (180 miles)
- Curtea de Argeș to Buzău – 220 km (137 miles)
