Nămoloasa
Commune in Galați, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Commune in Galați, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nămoloasa is a commune in Galați County, in the Western Moldavia region of Romania. It is composed of three villages: Crângeni, Nămoloasa, and Nămoloasa-Sat.
Nămoloasa | |
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Coordinates: 45°32′N 27°33′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Galați |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Adrian Răsmeriță[1] (PSD) |
Area | 69.97 km2 (27.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,773 |
• Density | 25/km2 (66/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | GL |
Website | comunanamoloasa |
The commune is located in the south-west of the county, on the border with Brăila County and Vrancea County, at a distance of 50 km (31 mi) from the county seat, Galați. Nămoloasa lies on the right bank of the river Siret, which separates it from the rest of Galați County; the commune can be accessed only through Vrancea County, where there is a bridge over the Siret.
Nămoloasa is geographically part of the strategic Focșani Gate. Nămoloasa was also part of the 19th century Focșani–Nămoloasa–Galați line built to guard this area more properly.[3]
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