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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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.