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Commune in Teleorman, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vârtoape is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Gărăgău, Vârtoapele de Jos, and Vârtoapele de Sus (the commune center).
Vârtoape | |
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![]() Location in Teleorman County | |
Coordinates: 44°11′N 25°12′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Teleorman |
Subdivisions | Gărăgău, Vârtoapele de Jos, Vârtoapele de Sus |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Petre Stancu (PSD) |
Area | 55.3 km2 (21.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,711 |
• Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 147425 |
Area code | +(40) x47 |
Vehicle reg. | TR |
Website | primariacomunavartoape |
The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 86 m (282 ft), on the banks of the river Pârâul Câinelui. It is located in the north-central part of the county, 32 km (20 mi) north of the county seat, Alexandria. The Vârtoapele train station serves the CFR Main Line 900, which connects Bucharest, 78 km (48 mi) to the east, with the western city of Timișoara.
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