Vrancea County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vrancea
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| Country | Romania | |
| Development region | Sud-Est | |
| Historic region | Moldavia | |
| Capital | Focşani | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,857 km2 (1,875 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 387,632 | |
| • Density | 79.809/km2 (206.704/sq mi) | |
| Telephone code | (+40) 237 or (+40) 337 | |
| ISO 3166 code | RO-VN | |
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
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Vrancea is a special area in Romania called a county (or judeţ in Romanian). Think of it like a state or a large district. The main city and capital of Vrancea County is Focşani.
Most of Vrancea County is located in a historical part of Romania known as Moldavia. However, a small southern part of Vrancea County is not in Moldavia.
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How Many People Live in Vrancea?
In 2002, about 387,630 people lived in Vrancea County. This number changes over time.
| Year | County Population |
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| 1948 | 290,183 |
| 1956 | 326,532 |
| 1966 | 351,292 |
| 1977 | 369,740 |
| 1992 | 393,408 |
| 2002 | 387,632 |
Cities and Towns in Vrancea
Vrancea County is divided into different types of areas. It has 2 big cities (called municipalities), 3 smaller towns, and 67 villages (called communes).
Major Cities (Municipalities)
- Focşani -- This is the county capital, with about 103,219 people living there.
- Adjud
Smaller Towns
- Mărăşeşti
- Odobeşti
- Panciu
Villages (Communes)
There are many villages in Vrancea County. Here are some of them:
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Images for kids
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The Suvorov monument near Focșani
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A theater building in Focșani
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A map showing the borders of Vrancea County today, compared to Romanian counties in 1930
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Hills near the Milcov River, which separates Moldavia from Muntenia.
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Vineyards (grape farms) near Focşani, the main city of Vrancea County.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Vrancea para niños
