Vălenii de Munte
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| Vălenii de Munte | ||
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| Town | ||
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| Coordinates: 45°11′8″N 26°2′23″E / 45.18556°N 26.03972°ECoordinates: 45°11′8″N 26°2′23″E / 45.18556°N 26.03972°E | ||
| Country |
 Romania | |
| County | Prahova County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mircea Niţu (Social Democratic Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.59 km2 (8.34 sq mi) | |
| Population (2002) | ||
| • Total | 13,309 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Website | http://www.valeniidemunte.com.ro/ | |
Vălenii de Munte (Romanian pronunciation: [vəˈlenij de ˈmunte]) is a town in Prahova County, southern Romania (the historical region of Wallachia), with a population of about 13,309. It lies on the Teleajen River valley, 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of the county seat of Ploieşti.
History
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1912 | 3,704 | — |
| 1930 | 4,237 | +14.4% |
| 1948 | 4,491 | +6.0% |
| 1956 | 5,472 | +21.8% |
| 1966 | 7,380 | +34.9% |
| 1977 | 10,508 | +42.4% |
| 1992 | 13,689 | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 13,898 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 11,707 | −15.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
The first recorded reference about the town dates back to the 17th century.
Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga's former residence in Vălenii de Munte hosts now a museum. The town was also the residence of painter Nicolae Tonitza. The Romanian singer Madalina Manole (1967-2010) was born here as well.
The town's sister cities are Eaubonne, Cimişlia, and Sarandë.
The "La barieră" ("The barrier") inn, originally located in Vălenii de Munte, can be seen today at the Village Museum in Bucharest.
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