Râmnicu Vâlcea is a city in southern Romania, located in Vâlcea County in the historical region of Oltenia. It lies along the Olt River and is situated north of Craiova, south of Sibiu, and east of Drăgășani.
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Where is Râmnicu Vâlcea Located?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is a city in southern Romania, located in Vâlcea County in the historical region of Oltenia. It lies along the Olt River and is situated north of Craiova, south of Sibiu, and east of Drăgășani.
The city covers an area of approximately 90.0 sq km (34.7 sq mi) and had a population of 97,497 according to the 2021 census.
Râmnicu Vâlcea is known for its cultural and natural landmarks, Ostrov Monastery, Cozia Monastery, Olt River Promenade, Central Park, Municipal Museum, and Călimănești Spa nearby.
Ramnicu Valcea, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vâlcea County |
| Region | Oltenia (Southern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1388 |
| Population | Approx. 115,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 63.00 sq km (24.33 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,825 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.1000° N, 24.3667° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 240xxx |
| Area Code | +40 250 |
| Major Waterways | Olt River |
| Transportation | Major road and rail connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Administrative and cultural center of Vâlcea County |
| Top Attractions | Olt River Promenade, Cozia Monastery, Municipal Museum, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primariavl.ro |
Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Major Cities in Romania
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Pitești – 80 km (50 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Craiova – 140 km (87 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Curtea de Argeș – 60 km (37 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sibiu – 120 km (75 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Brașov – 180 km (112 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest – 180 km (112 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Ploiești – 200 km (124 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Constanța – 400 km (249 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Timișoara – 350 km (217 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Arad – 360 km (224 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Oradea – 420 km (261 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Alba Iulia – 180 km (112 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Deva – 240 km (149 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Hunedoara – 230 km (143 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Cluj-Napoca – 320 km (199 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Baia Mare – 420 km (261 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Satu Mare – 450 km (280 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Iași – 400 km (249 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bacău – 320 km (199 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Suceava – 470 km (292 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Râmnicu Vâlcea to Brăila – 290 km (180 miles)
