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Ciofrângeni

Arges, Romania · Europe

About Ciofrângeni

Ciofrângeni sits on the route: 10 minutes from Milcoiu, 31km from Poenari Citadel.

Ciofrângeni is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 2,643, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ciofrângeni 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 Ciofrângeni to your route.

About Ciofrângeni

Ciofrângeni is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Burluși, Ciofrângeni, Lacurile, Piatra, and Schitu-Matei. The commune lies in the Wallachian Plain, on the banks of the Topolog River. It is located in the western part of Argeș County, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of the county

Read more seat, Pitești, on the border with Vâlcea County. Ciofrângeni is crossed by the national road DN73C, which starts in Câmpulung, runs through Curtea de Argeș (16 km (9.9 mi) to the east), and ends in Râmnicu Vâlcea (21 km (13 mi) to the west).

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Where is Ciofrângeni located?

Ciofrângeni is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0833 latitude, 24.5333 longitude.

What is the population of Ciofrângeni?

Ciofrângeni has a population of approximately 2,643 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
2,643
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Arges
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.0833, 24.5333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Ciofrângeni

6 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Vidraru Dam

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Balea Lac Mountain Cafe

A remote alpine cafe at the summit of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway beside Balea Lake, atop what Jeremy Clarkson called 'the best road in the world.'

58 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Transfagarasan Viewpoint

The 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Transfăgărășan Highway

Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear

58 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bâlea Lake

A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ciofrângeni

  • 58 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.
  • 58 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 58 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
  • 71 kmRucăr–Bran PassHistoric corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
  • 76 kmTransalpinaRomania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
  • 79 kmTransbucegiAlpine road (DJ713) snaking up the Bucegi Mountains past Bolboci Lake toward the 2,000 m plateau near the Babele rock formations, with sweeping hairpins and dramatic Carpathian views.

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