Beciu
Commune in Teleorman, Romania
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Beciu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbetʃju]) is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bârseștii de Jos, Beciu, and Smârdan. These were part of Plopii-Slăvitești Commune until 2004, when they were split off.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsBârseștii de Jos, Beciu, Smârdan
Area
25.08 km2 (9.68 sq mi)Elevation92 m (302 ft)
Beciu | |
|---|---|
Location in Teleorman County | |
  Beciu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°01′N 24°40′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Teleorman |
| Subdivisions | Bârseștii de Jos, Beciu, Smârdan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Andrei (PSD) |
Area | 25.08 km2 (9.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,445 |
| • Density | 57.62/km2 (149.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 147257 |
| Area code | +40 247 |
| Vehicle reg. | TR |
| Website | primariabeciu |
The commune is situated on the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 92 m (302 ft), on the left bank of the Olt River. It is located in the western part of Teleorman County, 69 km (43 mi) from the county seat, Alexandria, on the border with Olt County.
