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Băbeni

Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe

About Băbeni

Băbeni sits on the route: 10 minutes from Şirineasa, 53km from Poenari Citadel.

Băbeni is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 9,350, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Băbeni sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Băbeni to your route.

About Băbeni

Băbeni is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town, elevated to that status in 2002, administers six villages: Bonciu, Capu Dealului, Pădurețu, Români, Tătărani, and Valea Mare. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia. The town is located in the central part of the county, on the right bank of the

Read more Olt River, 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It is crossed by national road DN64, which connects Râmnicu Vâlcea with Caracal along the Olt River. The Băbeni train station serves the CFR Line 201, which runs north–south from Podu Olt, Sibiu County, to Piatra-Olt, Olt County. The Băbeni oil field is located on the administrative territory of the town.

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Where is Băbeni located?

Băbeni is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9667 latitude, 24.2333 longitude.

What is the population of Băbeni?

Băbeni has a population of approximately 9,350 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
9,350
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Vâlcea County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.9667, 24.2333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Băbeni

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Poenari Citadel

Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Vidraru Dam

A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Băbeni

  • 64 kmTransalpinaRomania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
  • 77 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 77 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 77 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Băbeni.

Români

🇷🇴 Romania

2 km awayPop. 1,280

Valea Mare

🇷🇴 Romania

3 km awayPop. 2,269

Şirineasa

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 2,571

Coșani

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 1,514

Galicea

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 4,054

Mihăeşti

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 6,263

Dăeşti

🇷🇴 Romania

9 km awayPop. 2,787

Stolniceni

🇷🇴 Romania

10 km awayPop. 1,892

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