Vânju Mare

Vânju Mare is a small town located in Mehedinți County, Romania. Four villages are administered by the town: Bucura, Nicolae Bălcescu, Orevița Mare, and Traian. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

Vânju Mare
Town
Location in Mehedinți County
Vânju Mare Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°25′30″N 22°52′10″E
Country	Romania
County	Mehedinți
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Alexandru Mijaiche[1] (PSD)
Area	93.57 km2 (36.13 sq mi)
Elevation	100 m (300 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	5,078
• Density	54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	225400
Area code	(+40) 02 52
Vehicle reg.	MH
Website	primariavinjumare.ro

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1977	8,508	—
1992	7,645	−10.1%
2002	7,074	−7.5%
2011	5,311	−24.9%
2021	5,078	−4.4%
Source: Census data

Natives

• Victor Gomoiu (1882–1960), surgeon, medical historian, and politician
• Dan Iordăchescu (1930–2015), baritone
• Liliana Năstase (born 1962), track and field runner
• Flavius Stoican (born 1976), footballer and football manager

See also

• CS Building Vânju Mare
• Stadionul Victoria (Vânju Mare)