Braniștea, Dâmbovița
Commune in Dâmbovița, Romania
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Braniștea is a commune in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Braniștea, Dâmbovicioara, and Săvești.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,476 | — |
| 2011 | 4,398 | −1.7% |
| 2021 | 3,790 | −13.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Braniștea | |
|---|---|
Braniștea town hall | |
 Location in Dâmbovița County | |
  Braniștea Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°41′N 25°35′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Dâmbovița |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2021–2024) | Mihai Vișinescu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,790 |
| • Density | 188/km2 (486/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Vehicle reg. | DB |
| Website | www |
Natives
- Sorin Paliga (born 1956), linguist and politician
- Niculae M. Popescu (1881–1963), theologian, historian, and priest of the Romanian Orthodox Church
