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For another village in the same county, see Budești, Vâlcea. Commune in Vâlcea, Romania
Racovița
Commune
Cornet Monastery in TuțuleștiCornet Monastery in Tuțulești
Location in Vâlcea CountyLocation in Vâlcea County
Racovița is located in RomaniaRacovițaRacovițaLocation 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)
Area58.36 km (22.53 sq mi)
Elevation338 m (1,109 ft)
Population1,684
 • Density29/km (75/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code247062
Area code+(40) 250
Vehicle reg.VL
Websiteprimaria-racovita.ro

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.

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 Wooden church in Copăceni
  • Cornet tunnel in Tuțulești Cornet tunnel in Tuțulești
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