Racovița, Vâlcea

Racovița is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Balota, Blănoiu, Bradu-Clocotici, Copăceni, Gruiu Lupului, Racovița, and Tuțulești.

For another village in the same county, see Budești, Vâlcea.
Racovița
Commune
Cornet Monastery in Tuțulești
Location in Vâlcea County
Racovița
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°25′N 24°19′E
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ion-Narcis Iliescu (PSD)
Area
58.36 km2 (22.53 sq mi)
Elevation
338 m (1,109 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
1,684
 • Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
247062
Area code+(40) 250
Vehicle reg.VL
Websiteprimaria-racovita.ro

The commune is situated in the foothills of the Southern Carpathians, at altitude of 338 m (1,109 ft). It lies on the banks of the Olt River and its left tributary, the Pârâul Sec.

Racovița is the site of two ancient Roman forts, Praetorium (Racovița) and Praetorium (castra of Copăceni).

References
  1. "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  • Wooden church in Copăceni
  • Cornet tunnel in Tuțulești
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