Nămoloasa is a commune in Galați County, in the Western Moldavia region of Romania. It is composed of three villages: Crângeni, Nămoloasa, and Nămoloasa-Sat.
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Nămoloasa Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′N 27°33′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Galați |
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| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Adrian Răsmeriță[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 69.97 km2 (27.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | 2,180 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | GL |
| Website | comunanamoloasa |
The commune is located in the south-west of the county, on the border with Brăila County and Vrancea County, at a distance of 50 km (31 mi) from the county seat, Galați. Nămoloasa lies on the right bank of the river Siret, which separates it from the rest of Galați County; the commune can be accessed only through Vrancea County, where there is a bridge over the Siret.
Nămoloasa is geographically part of the strategic Focșani Gate. Nămoloasa was also part of the 19th century Focșani–Nămoloasa–Galați line built to guard this area more properly.[3]
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