Umbrărești

Umbrărești
Location in Galați County
Location in Galați County
Umbrărești is located in Romania
Umbrărești
Umbrărești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°43′N 27°28′E / 45.717°N 27.467°E / 45.717; 27.467
CountryRomania
CountyGalați
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ionel Stratulat (PSD)
Area
80.63 km2 (31.13 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
5,932
 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
807310
Vehicle reg.GL
Websiteprimaria-umbraresti.ro

Umbrărești is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania with a population of 6,628 people. It is composed of six villages: Condrea, Salcia, Siliștea, Torcești, Umbrărești, and Umbrărești-Deal.

Umbrărești-Deal was established in 1933 as Generalul Eremia Grigorescu. During the early communist regime, the name was changed to Vasile Roaită in 1950; this remained until 1996 when the present name was assigned.

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