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The town is crossed by [[National roads in Romania|national road]] {{ill|DN24A|ro}}, which runs from Bârlad to [[Huși]], some {{cvt|60|km}} to the north. The Murgeni train station serves the [[Căile Ferate Române|CFR]] [[Căile Ferate Române Line 600|Rail Line 603]], which joins Bârlad to [[Fălciu]], further up on the Prut River. |
The town is crossed by [[National roads in Romania|national road]] {{ill|DN24A|ro}}, which runs from Bârlad to [[Huși]], some {{cvt|60|km}} to the north. The Murgeni train station serves the [[Căile Ferate Române|CFR]] [[Căile Ferate Române Line 600|Rail Line 603]], which joins Bârlad to [[Fălciu]], further up on the Prut River. |
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At the [[2011 Romanian census|2011 census]], 69.49% of residents were ethnic [[Romanians]] and 19.44% [[Romani people in Romania|Roma]]. |
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At the [[2011 Romanian census|2011 census]], Murgeni had a population of 7,119; of those, 69.49% were ethnic [[Romanians]] and 19.44% [[Romani people in Romania|Roma]]. According to the [[2021 Romanian census|2021 census]], the population had decreased to 6,853, of which 58.92% were ethnic Romanians and 25.48% Roma. |
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Revision as of 01:39, 19 February 2024
Murgeni | |
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 Location in Vaslui County | |
  Murgeni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°12′N 28°1′E / 46.200°N 28.017°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vaslui |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Eduard Cazacu[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 134.74 km2 (52.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 6,853 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 737370 |
| Area code | +40 (0)235 |
| Vehicle reg. | VS |
| Website | primaria-murgeni |
Murgeni is a town in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It had a population of 6,853 in 2021 and acquired town status in 2003. The town administers six villages: Cârja, Floreni, Lățești, Sărățeni, Schineni, and Raiu.
Murgeni is located in the southeastern extremity of Vaslui County, on the right bank of the Prut River, which separates it from Moldova to the east. The city of Bârlad is 36 km (22 mi) to the west, while the county seat, Vaslui, is 64 km (40 mi) to the northwest. To the south is Galați County.
The town is crossed by national road DN24A, which runs from Bârlad to Huși, some 60 km (37 mi) to the north. The Murgeni train station serves the CFR Rail Line 603, which joins Bârlad to Fălciu, further up on the Prut River.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2002 | 7,674 | — |
| 2011 | 7,119 | −7.2% |
| 2021 | 6,853 | −3.7% |
| Source: Census data | ||
At the 2011 census, Murgeni had a population of 7,119; of those, 69.49% were ethnic Romanians and 19.44% Roma. According to the 2021 census, the population had decreased to 6,853, of which 58.92% were ethnic Romanians and 25.48% Roma.
See also
References
- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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