Măciuca
Commune in Vâlcea, Romania
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Măciuca is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Bocșa, Botorani, Ciocănari, Măciuceni, Măldărești, Oveselu (the commune centre), Popești, Ștefănești, and Zăvoieni.
Măciuca | |
|---|---|
Location in Vâlcea County | |
  Măciuca Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°45′N 24°1′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vâlcea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Mugurel Mărcoianu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 44.46 km2 (17.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,545 |
| • Density | 34.75/km2 (90.00/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 247345 |
| Area code | +(40) 250 |
| Vehicle reg. | VL |
| Website | www |
The commune is situated in the southern part of the county, at a distance of 64 km (40 mi) from the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It lies on the left bank of the Cerna River, which flows through it for 7 km (4.3 mi). Măciuca borders four other communes: Stănești to the north, Gușoeni to the east, Valea Mare to the south, and Fârtățești to the west.[3]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,209 | — |
| 2011 | 1,797 | −18.7% |
| 2021 | 1,545 | −14.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Natives
- Dimitrie Drăghicescu (1875–1945), politician, sociologist, diplomat, and writer
