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Gighera
Gighera is located in Romania
Gighera
Gighera
Location in Romania
Country  Romania
County Dolj County
Population
 (2002)
3,613
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Gighera is a small local area in Romania. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a small town or a group of villages that share a local government.

Gighera is located in Dolj County. Dolj County is a part of Romania, a country in southeastern Europe.

About Gighera

Gighera is home to many people. In 2002, about 3,613 people lived there. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

What is a Commune?

A commune is a type of local government area. It is usually smaller than a city. Communes help manage local services. These services can include schools and roads. They also help with local community needs.

Where is Dolj County?

Dolj County is one of the counties in Romania. Counties are like large regions or districts. They help organize the country. Romania is known for its beautiful landscapes. It has mountains, rivers, and plains.

Geography and Location

Gighera is located at specific coordinates. These are 43 degrees 51 minutes North and 23 degrees 48 minutes East. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. It is in the southern part of Romania. This area is known for its flat lands.

Life in Gighera

Life in a commune like Gighera is often peaceful. People might work in farming. They could also work in small local businesses. The community works together. They help each other with daily life.

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