Poeni
Commune in Teleorman, Romania
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Poeni (Romanian pronunciation: [poˈenʲ]) is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Banov, Brătești, Cătunu, Poeni, Preajba, Țăvârlău, and Vătași.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsBanov, Brătești, Cătunu, Poeni, Preajba, Țăvârlău, Vătași
Area
45.1 km2 (17.4 sq mi)Elevation131 m (430 ft)
Poeni | |
|---|---|
Location in Teleorman County | |
  Poeni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°24′N 25°20′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Teleorman |
| Subdivisions | Banov, Brătești, Cătunu, Poeni, Preajba, Țăvârlău, Vătași |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Ionel Ilcuș (PNL) |
Area | 45.1 km2 (17.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,985 |
| • Density | 66.2/km2 (171/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 147270 |
| Area code | +(40) 247 |
| Vehicle reg. | TR |
| Website | primarie-poeni |
The commune is situated in the central part of the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 131 m (430 ft), on the banks of the river Dâmbovnic. It is located in the northern extremity of Teleorman County, 56 km (35 mi) north of the county seat, Alexandria, on the border with Dâmbovița County; the national capital, Bucharest, is 69 km (43 mi) to the east.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,446 | — |
| 2011 | 3,118 | −9.5% |
| 2021 | 2,985 | −4.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
