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Predești, Vâlcea County, Romania – Romania Flag

Current Date And Time In Predești, Romania

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:42:46 EEST
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 556
District: Comuna Nicolae Bãlcescu

📍 Cities Near To Predești


Find cities, states and countries closest to Predești in Vâlcea County, Romania with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Predești.

📍 Predești Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Predești from our regional database:

State / RegionVâlcea County
DistrictComuna Nicolae Bãlcescu
Total Population556
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude44.9693° N
Center Longitude24.3638° E
Elevation259 m (850 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Vâlcea County#193 of 226
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bârsești Bârsești7 12 6
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bârsești Bârsești4 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Bârsoiu Bârsoiu6 10 5
South (S)
National Flag Of Barza Barza5 9 5
North (N)
National Flag Of Bratia din Vale Bratia din Vale4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Budeşti Budeşti6 9 5
North (N)
National Flag Of Căzănești Căzănești7 12 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ceretu Ceretu7 12 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cocoru Cocoru4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Copăcelu Copăcelu7 12 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dealu Dănicei Dealu Dănicei6 9 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dealu Lăunele Dealu Lăunele6 9 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Drăgioiu Drăgioiu6 10 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Galicea Galicea5 9 5
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Geamăna Geamăna3 5 3
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Predești


States and regions closest to Vâlcea County (home state of Predești), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alba County Alba County66 106 57
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arges Arges36 57 31
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bihor County Bihor County152 244 132
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bistrița-Năsăud County Bistrița-Năsăud County136 218 118
North (N)
National Flag Of Brașov County Brașov County61 98 53
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bucharest Bucharest113 181 98
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of București București113 181 98
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cluj County Cluj County106 171 92
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Covasna County Covasna County95 152 82
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dâmbovița County Dâmbovița County67 108 58
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Predești


Countries bordering or closest to Romania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Predești's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albania Albania409 658 355
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria505 812 438
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus553 890 480
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina383 616 332
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria223 359 194
South (S)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia476 766 413
West (W)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia514 828 447
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece501 806 435
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary273 439 237
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo306 492 266
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Predești. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Vâlcea County, Romania.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Predești (You)Vâlcea County556
Valea RâuluiVâlcea County5015.0SW
GeamănaVâlcea County5775.1SSE
CocoruVâlcea County5985.8WSW
Bratia din ValeVâlcea County5296.4WSW
BârseștiVâlcea County7047.2N
RudaVâlcea County5627.2NNW
StoileştiVâlcea County4,3167.9SSE
Linia pe ValeVâlcea County868.0SSE
StupăreiVâlcea County6148.5NW
GaliceaVâlcea County4,0548.6SW

🏆 Vâlcea County City Rankings

How does Predești rank within Vâlcea County? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Predești appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Râmnicu Vâlcea93,151
Drăgăşani20,630
Băbeni9,350
Călimăneşti8,485
Horezu6,743
Brezoi6,668
Mihăeşti6,263
Bălceşti5,683
Berbeşti5,606
Budeşti5,362

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Craiova International Airport
IATA: CRA
82 km (51 mi) from Predești
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Vâlcea County Cities
Predești ranks #193 of 226 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Predești? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Predești Sits on the Map

Predești sits inside Vâlcea County, Romania and ranks #193 of 226 cities in Vâlcea County by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Predești to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Predești outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Predești and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Predești against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Vâlcea County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Predești: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Predești and the countries closest to Predești by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Romania. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Predești, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Predești at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Predești

If you're stringing together stops in Vâlcea County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Predești — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Predești MapView the Predești map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Predești Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Vâlcea County OverviewExplore the Vâlcea County state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Romania Country DataGet complete Romania data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Predești

Which cities are closest to Predești?

See the Cities Near To Predești table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Vâlcea County by population and density.

How is the distance from Predești to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Predești and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Predești map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Predești will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Predești to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Predești?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Predești. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Vâlcea County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Predești compare in size to the cities near it?

Predești ranks #193 of 226 cities in Vâlcea County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Predești?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Predești is Craiova International Airport (CRA), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.