Călimăneşti-Căciulata

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Călimăneşti-Căciulata
Location of Călimăneşti-Căciulata
Location of Călimăneşti-Căciulata
Coordinates: 45°14′21″N 24°20′36″E / 45.23917, 24.34333
Country Flag of Romania Romania
County Vâlcea County
Status Town
Government
 - Mayor Ilie Amuzan (Social Democratic Party)
Area
 - Total 104.5 km² (40.3 sq mi)
Population (2004)
 - Total 8,923
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Călimăneşti-Căciulata, often known just as Călimăneşti, is a town in Vâlcea County, southern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia and the northern part of the county, on the traditional route connecting the region to Transylvania, and at the southern end of the Olt River valley crossing the Southern Carpathians.

The location of several thermal springs, Călimăneşti-Căciulata is known as a spa town. During the 20th century, many hotels and treatment facilities were built in Căciulata, a northern area of the town which is close to Cozia Monastery.

Coordinates: 45°13′60″N, 24°19′60″E