In the Communist period, the commune received a strong impulse for economic growth: A 25 km (16 mi) long irrigation canal was built to drain water from the Argeș River.

[4] Rociu received special attention because a farm of the Communist Party was built there.

Rociu is situated in the southern part of Argeș County, in the Găvanu-Burdea plains.

[10] Rociu is situated close to the Dâmbovnic River (sometimes called Drâmbovnic).

[21][22][23] In 2005, the situation was so bad, that water in the fountains was no longer drinkable, even for animals.

Being situated more than 25 km (16 mi) from any big city, Rociu has very clean air.

[29] The water is pumped from 150 to 200 meters deep and is of very good quality (see #Environmental problems).

According to the Argeș County police,[30] violent incidents are very rare and there are no major conflicts.

[31][32] All these facts create conditions for elderly people to come and settle in Rociu and nearby villages after they retire from work.