Răcoasa

Răcoasa is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Gogoiu, Mărăști, Răcoasa, Varnița and Verdea. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia.

Răcoasa
Location in Vrancea County
Răcoasa
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°0′N 26°53′E
CountryRomania
CountyVrancea
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Vladimir-Sebastian Păun[1] (PSD)
Area
89 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
3,162
  Density36/km2 (92/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
627280
Vehicle reg.VN
Websitewww.primariaracoasa.ro

Mărăști village (Romanian pronunciation: [mərəˈʃtʲ]) was the site of the World War I Battle of Mărăști.

Notable people

References

Bust of General Alexandru Averescu at the Mărăști Mausoleum, in Răcoasa
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