Victoria, Brașov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victoria
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View of the town, with the Făgăraș Mountains in the background
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Location in Brașov County
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 Victoria, Brașov
Location in Romania
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Brașov | |
| Area | 6.47 km2 (2.50 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) | |
| Postal code |
505700
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| Area code | (+40) 02 68 | |
Victoria is a town located in the western part of Brașov County, Romania. It's part of the historic region called Transylvania. In 2021, about 6,446 people lived there.
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Where is Victoria Located?
Victoria is in the western part of Brașov County. It's about 94 kilometers (58 miles) away from Brașov, which is the main city of the county. The town is right on the border with Sibiu County.
Victoria sits in a special historical area known as Țara Făgărașului. It's located between the Olt River to the north and the tall Făgăraș Mountains to the south.
A Quick Look at Victoria's History
The story of Victoria began in 1939. At that time, the Romanian government made a deal with a German company called Ferrostaal. They planned to build a factory on the land where Victoria is now. This factory was going to be called "Ucea."
However, this plan changed during World War II. Romania declared war on Germany in 1944, and the contract for the factory was canceled.
How Victoria Got Its Name
The actual building of the town started a few years later, in 1949. At first, it had temporary names like "Colonia Ucea" and "Ucea Roșie" (which means "Red Ucea"). Then, in November 1954, the town was officially named Victoria.
What's the Weather Like in Victoria?
Victoria has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Victoria | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −0.7 (30.7) |
1.1 (34.0) |
5.4 (41.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
16.6 (61.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.9 (71.4) |
17.1 (62.8) |
12.1 (53.8) |
6.9 (44.4) |
0.9 (33.6) |
11.2 (52.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −4.6 (23.7) |
−3 (27) |
1.1 (34.0) |
6.8 (44.2) |
12 (54) |
15.6 (60.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
12.8 (55.0) |
7.5 (45.5) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
6.9 (44.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −8.5 (16.7) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
1.6 (34.9) |
7 (45) |
11 (52) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.9 (55.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
2.6 (36.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 54 (2.1) |
52 (2.0) |
70 (2.8) |
107 (4.2) |
143 (5.6) |
162 (6.4) |
141 (5.6) |
122 (4.8) |
89 (3.5) |
69 (2.7) |
58 (2.3) |
59 (2.3) |
1,126 (44.3) |
| Source: https://en.climate-data.org/europe/romania/brasov/victoria-44870/ | |||||||||||||
How Victoria's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Victoria has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
- 1956: 2,762 people
- 1966: 6,717 people
- 1977: 8,209 people
- 1992: 10,247 people (This was the highest population recorded!)
- 2002: 9,059 people
- 2011: 7,067 people
- 2021: 6,446 people
Victoria's Sister Cities
Victoria has special partnerships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They work together to share culture and ideas.
Chevilly-Larue, France (since 1994)
Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Netherlands (since 2005)
Lariano, Italy (since 2007)
Famous People From Victoria
Some well-known people were born in Victoria:
- Cosmin Băcilă (born 1983), a professional footballer (soccer player).
- Iulian Popa (born 1984), also a professional footballer.
