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Malaia

City in Vâlcea, Romania

Overview

Malaia is a picturesque village in Vâlcea county, set in the foothills of the Lotru Mountains. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, rich natural beauty, and traditional Romanian charm, it's an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Vâlcea
Population
1,639
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.35°, 24.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$868
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$500
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
15.6°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
851 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
SBZ
Distance
49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.

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