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Where is Galati, Romania?

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³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± is a city in eastern Romania, located in ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± County in the historical region of Moldavia. It lies along the Danube River near the borders with Ukraine and Moldova and is situated east of FocÈ™ani, south of Bârlad, and north of Brăila.

Location Map of Galati, Romania

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Where is ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± Located?

³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± is a city in eastern Romania, located in ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± County in the historical region of Moldavia. It lies along the Danube River near the borders with Ukraine and Moldova and is situated east of FocÈ™ani, south of Bârlad, and north of Brăila.

The city covers an area of approximately 246.4 sq km (95.1 sq mi) and had a population of 217,851 according to the 2021 census.

³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± is known for its river port and industrial base, Danube Promenade, ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± Botanical Garden, Natural Sciences Museum Complex, Precista Church, Public Garden, and TV Tower.

Galati, Romania Facts

CategoryDetails
City Name³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾±
CountryRomania
County³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± County
RegionMoldavia (Eastern Romania)
EstablishedFirst mentioned in 1445
PopulationApprox. 250,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area246.40 sq km (95.14 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 1,015 people per sq km
Coordinates45.4353° N, 28.0072° E
Time ZoneEastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal Codes800xxx
Area Code+40 236
Major WaterwaysDanube River, Siret River, Prut River (nearby)
TransportationMajor river port; rail and road connections; regional hub
Famous ForShipbuilding industry and Danube port
Top AttractionsDanube Promenade, Botanical Garden, Natural Sciences Museum, Public Garden
Official Websitehttps://www.primariagalati.ro

Distance from ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Major Cities in Romania

  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Brăila – 20 km (12 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Buzău – 120 km (75 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to FocÈ™ani – 75 km (47 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Bacău – 170 km (106 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to IaÈ™i – 230 km (143 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to ConstanÈ›a – 135 km (84 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Tulcea – 120 km (75 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Bucharest – 240 km (149 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to PloieÈ™ti – 200 km (124 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to BraÈ™ov – 300 km (186 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Sibiu – 380 km (236 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Cluj-Napoca – 500 km (311 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to TimiÈ™oara – 600 km (373 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Craiova – 400 km (249 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to PiteÈ™ti – 300 km (186 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 340 km (211 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Oradea – 650 km (404 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Arad – 640 km (398 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Baia Mare – 620 km (385 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Satu Mare – 660 km (410 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Suceava – 330 km (205 miles)
  • ³Ò²¹±ô²¹È›¾± to Deva – 480 km (298 miles)

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