Vâlcele
City in Bacău, Romania
Overview
Vâlcele is a quaint rural commune in Bacău County, Romania, offering visitors a peaceful retreat into the heart of Moldavian countryside. The village atmosphere, local traditions, and lush landscapes make it an excellent spot for relaxation and cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Bacău
Population
1,621
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.30°, 26.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$686
Local Cost
$402
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-24.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
621 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BCM
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.