Luciu
Commune in Buzău, Romania
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Luciu is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Caragele and Luciu.
CountryRomania
Established54
SubdivisionsCaragele, Luciu
Area
83.74 km2 (32.33 sq mi)Luciu | |
|---|---|
Location in Buzău County | |
  Luciu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°58′10″N 27°4′45″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Buzău |
| Established | 54 |
| Subdivisions | Caragele, Luciu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Mircea Frățilă[1] (PSD) |
Area | 83.74 km2 (32.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,591 |
| • Density | 30.94/km2 (80.14/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 127315 |
| Area code | +(40) 238 |
| Vehicle reg. | BZ |
| Website | www |
The Caragele gas field (with the largest onshore gas reserves in Romania) is located on the administrative territory of the commune.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,977 | — |
| 2011 | 2,911 | −2.2% |
| 2021 | 2,591 | −11.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
