Lehliu is a commune in Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Lehliu and Săpunari. As of 2011, the population of Lehliu is 2,730.
Lehliu | |
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Coordinates: 44°28′N 26°49′E / 44.467°N 26.817°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Călărași |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionuț Stan (PNL) |
Area | 56.68 km2 (21.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,437 |
• Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 917150 |
Area code | +40 x42 |
Vehicle reg. | CL |
The commune lies in the Bărăgan Plain. It is located in the northern part of the county, 6 km (3.7 mi) from the town of Lehliu Gară, on the border with Ialomița County. Lehliu is crossed by the national road DN3; the A2 motorway runs just south of the commune.
Natives
edit- Mimi Brănescu (born 1974), actor
- Mircea Minescu (born 1971), footballer