Merei
Commune in Buzău, Romania
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Merei is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eleven villages: Ciobănoaia, Dealul Viei, Dobrilești, Gura Sărății, Izvoru Dulce, Lipia, Merei, Nenciulești, Ogrăzile, Sărata-Monteoru, and Valea Puțului.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7,251 | — |
| 2011 | 6,803 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | 6,785 | −0.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
CountryRomania
Established1967
SubdivisionsCiobănoaia, Dealul Viei, Dobrilești, Gura Sărății, Izvoru Dulce, Lipia, Merei, Nenciulești, Ogrăzile, Sărata-Monteoru, Valea Puțului
Area
108 km2 (42 sq mi)Merei | |
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Merei town hall | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Buzău County | |
  Merei Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°8′N 26°41′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Buzău |
| Established | 1967 |
| Subdivisions | Ciobănoaia, Dealul Viei, Dobrilești, Gura Sărății, Izvoru Dulce, Lipia, Merei, Nenciulești, Ogrăzile, Sărata-Monteoru, Valea Puțului |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ștefan Chircă[1] (PSD) |
Area | 108 km2 (42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 6,785 |
| • Density | 62.8/km2 (163/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 127355 |
| Area code | +(40) 238 |
| Vehicle reg. | BZ |
| Website | primariamerei |
