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Bălceşti
City in Vâlcea, Romania
Overview
Bălceşti is a small, peaceful town in Vâlcea County, Romania, known for its friendly community atmosphere, traditional Romanian charm, and easy access to surrounding countryside. It's a great base for exploring rural Oltenia and experiencing authentic local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Vâlcea
Population
4,235
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.62°, 23.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$712
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-22.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
674 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
CRA
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 48/100.
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