Country Area 5,765 km2 | Capital Ramnicu Valcea Population 413,247 (2004) | |
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Vâlcea (also spelt Vîlcea; [ˈvɨlt͡ʃe̯a]) is a county (județ) of Romania. Located in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (which are separated by the Olt River), it is also part of the wider Wallachia region. Its capital city is Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Contents
- Map of Vlcea County
- Demographics
- Geography
- Neighbours
- Economy
- Tourism
- Politics
- Administrative divisions
- References
Map of Vâlcea-County
Demographics

In 2011, it had a population of 355,320 and the population density was 61.63/km².
Geography

This county has a total area of 5,765 km².
The North side of the county is occupied by the mountains from the Southern Carpathians group - The Făgăraș Mountains in the East with heights over 2200 m, and the Lotru Mountains in the West with heights over 2000 m. They are separated by the Olt River valley - the most accessible passage between Transylvania and Muntenia. Along the Olt River Valley there are smaller groups of mountains, the most spectacular being the Cozia Mountains.
Towards the South, the heights decrease, passing through the sub-carpathian hills to a high plain in the West side of the Romanian Plain.
The main river is the Olt River crossing the county from North to South. Its main affluents are the Lotru River in the North and the Olteț River in the South.
Neighbours
Economy
The city of Râmnicu Vâlcea is the most industrialised in the county, the rest of the county having an agrarian development.
The predominant industries in the county are:
In the West of the county coal and salt are extracted.
The area in the center of the county is well suited for fruit orchards, wines and raising cattle. The South is better suited for growing cereals and vegetables.
More information about Valcea County economy on Valcea Chamber of Commerce and Industry http://www.ccivl.ro
Tourism
The main tourist destinations are:
Politics
The Vâlcea County Council, elected at the 2016 local government elections, is made up of 33 counselors, with the following party composition:
Administrative divisions
Vâlcea County has 2 municipalities, 9 towns and 78 communes