Vânju Mare
| Vânju Mare | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Vânju Mare Location of Vinju Mare | |
| Coordinates: 44°25′55″N 22°52′37″E / 44.43194°N 22.87694°ECoordinates: 44°25′55″N 22°52′37″E / 44.43194°N 22.87694°E | |
| Country |
 Romania |
| County | Mehedinţi County |
| Status | Town |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vergica Teghiu (Social Democratic Party) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,311 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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