Părău
Commune in Brașov, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the river in Brașov County, see Părău (river).
Părău (German: Mikesdorf-Berau; Hungarian: Páró) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Grid, Părău, Veneția de Jos (Untervenitze; Alsóvenice), and Veneția de Sus (Felsővenice).
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Părău | |
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Coordinates: 45°51′N 25°11′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Brașov |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ovidiu-Alexandru Ovesea[1] (PMP) |
Area | 111.62 km2 (43.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,091 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 507155 |
Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
Vehicle reg. | BV |
Website | comuna-parau |
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The commune is situated in the center of the county, in the historic Țara Făgărașului region. It lies on the left bank of the Olt River. The river Veneția discharges into the Olt near Veneția de Jos, while the river Părău flows into the Olt near the village Părău.
Părău is crossed by the national road DN1S [ro], which runs from Șercaia to Hoghiz. It is located at a distance of 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Făgăraș and 60 km (37 mi) from Brașov.