Vânju Mare
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Vânju Mare | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Mehedinţi County |
| Status | Town |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vergica Teghiu (Social Democratic Party) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,311 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 8,508 | — |
| 1992 | 7,645 | −10.1% |
| 2002 | 7,074 | −7.5% |
| 2011 | 5,311 | −24.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Vânju Mare is a small town located in Mehedinți County, Romania. Four villages are administered by the town: Bucura, Nicolae Bălcescu, Oreviţa Mare and Traian. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.
Natives
- Victor Gomoiu – surgeon, medical historian and politician
- Dan Iordăchescu – baritone
- Liliana Năstase – track and field runner
- Flavius Stoican – footballer and football manager
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