Zorleni
Commune in Vaslui, Romania
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Zorleni is a commune in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Dealu Mare, Popeni, Simila and Zorleni. Bujoreni Monastery is located within this commune, east of Zorleni.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsZorleni, Dealu Mare, Popeni, Simila
Area
133.44 km2 (51.52 sq mi)Elevation73 m (240 ft)
Zorleni | |
|---|---|
Location in Vaslui County | |
  Zorleni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′N 27°43′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vaslui |
| Subdivisions | Zorleni, Dealu Mare, Popeni, Simila |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Paula-Denisane Hultoană[1] (PSD) |
Area | 133.44 km2 (51.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 8,804 |
| • Density | 65.98/km2 (170.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 737635 |
| Area code | +40 x35 |
| Vehicle reg. | VS |
| Website | www |
History
Zorleni was formed after June 2, 1602 when the publican Andrei Kiriac received as a gift from Irimia Vodă the place called Siliștea Zorileni to make a village there.
