Negrești

Town in Vaslui, Romania
Coat of arms of Negrești
Coat of arms
Location in Vaslui County
Location in Vaslui County
(2020–2024) Petru Cristinel Rusu[1] (PNL)Area
61.1 km2 (23.6 sq mi)Elevation
120 m (390 ft)Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
7,530 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)Postal code
735200
Area code(+40) 02 35Vehicle reg.VSWebsitenegresti.ro

Negrești (Romanian pronunciation: [neˈɡreʃtʲ]) is a town in Vaslui County, located in the eastern part of Western Moldavia, a traditional region of Romania. At the 2021 census it had a population of 7,530. Its name comes from distinguished nobleman Negrea, who had worked in the council of Alexander the Good.

The town administers six villages: Căzănești, Cioatele, Glodeni, Parpanița, Poiana, and Valea Mare.

Negrești is situated at an altitude of 120 m (390 ft), on the banks of the Bârlad River and its left tributary, the river Stavnic. It is located in the northern part of Vaslui County, 33 km (21 mi) from the county seat, Vaslui, on the border with Iași County.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1977 6,978—    
1992 9,744+39.6%
2002 10,481+7.6%
2011 7,897−24.7%
2021 7,530−4.6%
Source: Census data

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References

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  • Church in Negrești
    Church in Negrești
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    Community center
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    Street view
  • Cioatele village
    Cioatele village
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