Oraş Horezu

City in Vâlcea, Romania

Overview

Oraş Horezu is a tranquil town in Vâlcea, Romania, renowned for its UNESCO-listed Horezu Monastery and lively pottery traditions. The town sits in a scenic valley, surrounded by rolling hills and well-preserved folklore.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Vâlcea
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.17°, 23.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$953
Local Cost
$505
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
40
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-23.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
749 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.