Pechea
Commune in Galați, Romania
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Pechea is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Lupele and Pechea.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11,421 | — |
| 2011 | 10,152 | −11.1% |
| 2021 | 10,197 | +0.4% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Pechea | |
|---|---|
Entrance to the commune | |
 Location in Galați County | |
  Pechea Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°38′N 27°48′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Galați |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Mihăiță Mâncilă (PSD) |
Area | 116.1 km2 (44.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 10,197 |
| • Density | 87.83/km2 (227.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 807240 |
| Area code | +(40) 236 |
| Vehicle reg. | GL |
| Website | comunapechea |
At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 10,197, of which 93.16% were Romanians.[2]
Natives
- Lucian Bute (born 1980), boxer
- Christian Hammer (born 1987), boxer
- Steluța Luca (born 1975), handball player and coach
- Costică Silion (born 1955), general
