Prigoria

Prigoria is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Bucșana, Burlani, Călugăreasa, Dobrana, Negoiești, Prigoria, and Zorlești.

CountryRomania

SubdivisionsBucșana, Burlani, Călugăreasa, Dobrana, Negoiești, Prigoria, Zorlești

Area

66.9 km² (25.8 sq mi)

Elevation

314 m (1,030 ft)

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Prigoria
Commune
Saint Nicholas' Church in Prigoria
Prigoria Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°04′N 23°41′E
Country	Romania
County	Gorj
Subdivisions	Bucșana, Burlani, Călugăreasa, Dobrana, Negoiești, Prigoria, Zorlești
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Lucian Goață (PSD)
Area	66.9 km2 (25.8 sq mi)
Elevation	314 m (1,030 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[1]	2,709
• Density	40.5/km2 (105/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code	217370
Area code	+(40) 253
Vehicle reg.	GJ
Website	primariaprigoria.ro

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Prigoria is known in Romania for being the place where the index case of a COVID-infected person was found in the country, on February 26, 2020.