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.

Racovița
Cornet Monastery in Tuțulești
Cornet Monastery in Tuțulești
Location in Vâlcea County
Location in Vâlcea County
Racovița is located in Romania
Racovița
Racovița
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°25′N 24°19′E / 45.417°N 24.317°E / 45.417; 24.317
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 edit

  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.