Clejani
Commune in Giurgiu, Romania
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Clejani is a commune in Giurgiu County, Muntenia, Romania, about 40 km south of Bucharest, in the Vlașca region (part of Muntenia), on the Danube Plains near the Bulgarian border. It is composed of four villages: Clejani, Neajlovu, Podu Doamnei, and Sterea.
Clejani | |
|---|---|
Welcome sign at the commune entry | |
 Location in Giurgiu County | |
  Clejani Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°19′N 25°42′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Giurgiu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Florin Nidelea (PNL) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 3,503 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 087045 |
| Area code | +(40) 246 |
| Vehicle reg. | GR |
The commune is famous for its lăutari or gypsy musicians, especially the group Taraful Haiducilor (a.k.a. Taraf de Haïdouks).[2] Members of the group Mahala Rai Banda also trace their roots to Clejani.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,448 | — |
| 2011 | 3,809 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 3,503 | −8.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
