Valea Călugărească: population and statistics
Valea Călugărească has a population of 10,838 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 208 people per km². It ranks 224 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,838 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 208 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Valea Călugărească ranks No. 12 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Valea Călugărească, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Valea Călugărească: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (173 businesses).
Valea Călugărească in numbers
Where is Valea Călugărească?
Population of Valea Călugărească over time
Valea Călugărească had 10,929 residents in 2016 and 10,838 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,851 |
| 2022 | 10,799 |
| 2023 | 10,869 |
| 2024 | 10,834 |
| 2025 | 10,844 |
| 2026 | 10,838 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Albești-Paleologu, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ploiești (205,427 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Valea Călugărească
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 Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.81 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,085 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 996 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,680 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 227 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.8 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,268 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,134 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.07 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 394 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 301 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 432 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.31 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,401 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,035 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,560 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Călugărească | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 155 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 301 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Călugărească
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 trade218 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage88 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing83 · 9.8%
- Construction83 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical76 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services70 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 5.8%
- Other service activities42 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)173 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)128 · 15.1%
- Specialised construction activities81 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings48 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy36 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering34 · 4.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities33 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Călugărească?
Valea Călugărească has 10,838 residents (2026), ranking 224 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Călugărească?
Valea Călugărească covers 52.2 km², with a density of 208 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Călugărească growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Călugărească went from 10,929 to 10,838, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Valea Călugărească?
Valea Călugărească is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.960, longitude 26.162.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Călugărească?
In Valea Călugărească, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Valea Călugărească?
In Valea Călugărească, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,680 (2025), ranking 227 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Valea Călugărească?
The nearest to Valea Călugărească are Albești-Paleologu (4.4 km), Berceni (5.7 km), Plopu (6.1 km), Bucov (6.2 km), Urlați (6.4 km).