Străoane
Commune in Vrancea, Romania
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Străoane is a commune located in Vrancea County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Muncelu, Repedea, Străoane, and Văleni.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,023 | — |
| 2011 | 3,235 | −19.6% |
| 2021 | 3,435 | +6.2% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Străoane | |
|---|---|
St. Nicholas wooden church | |
Location in Vrancea County | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′N 27°3′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vrancea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Vasile Zbîrciog[1] (PSD) |
Area | 53 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,435 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 627325 |
| Area code | +(40) 237 |
| Vehicle reg. | VN |
| Website | www |
Natives
- Gheorghe Alexianu (1897–1946), lawyer, governor of Transnistria between 1941 and 1944, convicted war criminal
- Ion Ciocârlan (1874–1942), prose writer