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Topoloveni
Town in Argeș, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Topoloveni (Romanian pronunciation: [topoloˈvenʲ]) is a town in Argeș County, Romania on the Cârcinov River. The town administers four villages: Boțârcani, Crintești, Gorănești, and Țigănești. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia.
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Coordinates: 44°48′25″N 25°5′2″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Argeș |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghiță Botârcă[1] (PSD) |
Area | 33.84 km2 (13.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 9,373 |
• Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 115500 |
Area code | (+40) 02 48 |
Vehicle reg. | AG |
Website | www |
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The oldest document in which Topoloveni is mentioned is dated 19 June 1421, during the rule of Radu II Chelul. Its name is derived from a Slavic word, topol, meaning "poplar".[3]
The town is known for the Magiun of Topoloveni, a traditional plum-based spread, which has held a Protected Geographical Status from the European Union since 2011.
The Topoloveni Airfield has one runway; it has no ICAO airport code, but the designation RO-0025 is used as reference.[4]