Giurgiu County

country in Romania

Giurgiu is a county (județ) in Muntenia, Romania. The capital city is Giurgiu.

Giurgiu County
Județul Giurgiu
County
Entering Giurgiu County across the Friendship Bridge from Bulgaria
Entering Giurgiu County across the Friendship Bridge from Bulgaria
Flag of Giurgiu County
Coat of arms of Giurgiu County
Coordinates: 44°10′N 25°54′E / 44.16°N 25.9°E / 44.16; 25.9
Country Romania
Development region1Sud
Historic regionMuntenia
Capital city (Reședință de județ)Giurgiu
Created1981
Government
 • TypeCounty Board
 • President of the County BoardDumitru Beianu (PNL)
 • Prefect2Aneta Matei
Area
 • Total3,526 km2 (1,361 sq mi)
 • Rank40th in Romania
Population
 ()
 • Rank38th in Romania
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
08wxyz3
Area code+40 x464
Car PlatesGR5
GDPUS$1.657 billion (2015)
GDP/capitaUS$6,242 (2015)
WebsiteCounty Board
County Prefecture

Geography

change

The county has an area of 3,526 km2 (1,361 sq mi). It is on the border with Bulgaria.

Divisions

change

Giurgiu County has 1 municipality, 2 towns and 51 communes:

Municipalities

change

Communes

change