Umbrărești
Commune in Galați, Romania
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Umbrărești is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania with a population of 6,628 people. It is composed of six villages: Condrea, Salcia, Siliștea, Torcești, Umbrărești, and Umbrărești-Deal.
Umbrărești | |
|---|---|
Location in Galați County | |
  Umbrărești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°43′N 27°28′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Galați |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionel Stratulat (PSD) |
Area | 80.63 km2 (31.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 5,932 |
| • Density | 73.57/km2 (190.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 807310 |
| Vehicle reg. | GL |
| Website | primaria-umbraresti |
Umbrărești-Deal was established in 1933 as Generalul Eremia Grigorescu. During the early communist regime, the name was changed to Vasile Roaită in 1950; this remained until 1996 when the present name was assigned.