Ciorăști
Commune in Vrancea, Romania
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Ciorăști is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Ciorăști, Codrești, Mihălceni, Salcia Nouă, Salcia Veche, Satu Nou, and Spătăreasa.
Ciorăști | |
|---|---|
Location in Vrancea County | |
  Ciorăști Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°26′N 27°18′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vrancea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Nicolae-Gabriel Brăicău[1] (PNL) |
Area | 97.68 km2 (37.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,745 |
| • Density | 28.10/km2 (72.78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 627080 |
| Area code | +(40) x37 |
| Vehicle reg. | VN |
| Website | comunaciorasti |
The commune is located at the southeastern extremity of the county, on the banks of the river Râmnicul Sărat.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,871 | — |
| 2011 | 3,150 | −18.6% |
| 2021 | 2,745 | −12.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Natives
- Ioan Dumitrache (1889–1977), a major general during World War II, in command of the 2nd Mountain Division.
