Vulturu, Vrancea

Vulturu is a commune located in the southeastern part of Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Boțârlău, Hângulești, Maluri, Vadu-Roșca, and Vulturu.

Vulturu
Commune
Church in Maluri
Coat of arms
Location in Vrancea County
Vulturu Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45.6181°N 27.4231°E / 45.6181; 27.4231
Country	Romania
County	Vrancea
Government
• Mayor (2024–2028)	Nicușor Păcuraru[1] (PSD)
Area	104.33 km2 (40.28 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	6,873
• Density	66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	627455
Area code	+(40) 237
Vehicle reg.	VN
Website	primariavulturu.ro

The commune is located in the southeastern part of the county, on the border with Galați County. It is situated in the extreme northeast of the Wallachian Plain, where the Putna River flows into the Siret River.

History

In December 1957–January 1958, during the Communist era, the peasants from Vadu-Roșca and nearby Suraia and Răstoaca resisted the collectivization of agriculture. The bloodiest repression of a series of peasant revolts against collectivization in Romania took place in Vadu Roșca. Nine peasants from the area were shot dead, and 17 were wounded; 73 were tried and sentenced to long prison terms.^[3]

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
2002	8,538	—
2011	6,277	−26.5%
2021	6,873	+9.5%
Source: Census data