Vâlcea County
county in Romania
Vâlcea (also spelt Vîlcea; IPA: ['vɨl.ʧea]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania. It can be found in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are split apart by the Olt River). The capital of Vâlcea County is Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Vâlcea | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 45°05′N 24°07′E / 45.08°N 24.11°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| Development region | Sud-Vest |
| Historic region | Wallachia |
| Capital | Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,765 km2 (2,226 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 416,908 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Telephone code | (+40) 250 or (+40) 350[1] |
| ISO 3166 code | RO-VL |
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
Geography
changeVâlcea County has an area of 5,765 km².
Divisions
changeVâlcea County has 2 municipalities, 9 towns and 78 communes.
Municipalities
change- Râmnicu Vâlcea - capital city; population: 130,581
- Drăgăşani
Towns
changeCommunes
changeReferences
change- ↑ The number used depends on the numbering system employed by the phone companies on the market.
