Dragomirești-Vale is a commune in the southwestern part of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania. Its name is derived from Dragomir, a Romanian name of Slavic origin (from Драгомир, which means "precious and peaceful"), the suffix -ești, and noun Vale, which means "valley".
Dragomirești-Vale | |
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Coordinates: 44°28′N 25°56′E / 44.467°N 25.933°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Ilfov |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Socol (PNL) |
Area | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 6,531 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 077095 |
Vehicle reg. | IF |
Website | primariadragomirestivale |
A medium-size commune, it is composed of 3 villages: Dragomirești-Deal, Dragomirești-Vale and Zurbaua.
It is situated near Bucharest, some 14 km (8.7 mi) away from the city centre and 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Bucharest–Pitești highway. The nearest airports are Henri Coandă International Airport, Otopeni (30 km away), and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (25 km away).