Valea Lungă (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Valea Lungă has a population of 4,451 (2026) across 66.6 km², or 66.8 people per km². It ranks 906 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,451 residents
- 66.6 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Valea Lungă ranks No. 40 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 31 ‰ in Valea Lungă, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Valea Lungă, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Valea Lungă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Valea Lungă in numbers
Where is Valea Lungă?
Population of Valea Lungă over time
Valea Lungă had 4,773 residents in 2016 and 4,451 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,624 |
| 2022 | 4,572 |
| 2023 | 4,545 |
| 2024 | 4,526 |
| 2025 | 4,487 |
| 2026 | 4,451 |
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All indicators for Valea Lungă
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.22 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 866 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.92 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 588 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,562 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 608 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.6 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 503 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.42 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 164 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 117 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 829 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.92 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.5 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,475 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Lungă | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Lungă
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade41 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage28 · 15.1%
- Construction22 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services19 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 7.0%
- Other service activities12 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 10.2%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings17 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.3%
- Other personal service activities8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Lungă?
Valea Lungă has 4,451 residents (2026), ranking 906 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Lungă?
Valea Lungă covers 66.6 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Lungă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Lungă went from 4,773 to 4,451, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Valea Lungă?
Valea Lungă is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.067, longitude 25.583.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Lungă?
In Valea Lungă, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,905 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Lungă?
In Valea Lungă, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Lungă?
The nearest to Valea Lungă are Iedera (4.5 km), Vârfuri (6.4 km), Vișinești (6.8 km), Ocnița (7.0 km), Provița de Jos (7.6 km).