Topoloveni (Romanian pronunciation: [topoloˈvenʲ]) is a town in Argeș County, Romania on the Cârcinov River. The town administers four villages: Boțârcani, Crintești, Gorănești and Țigănești. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia.
Topoloveni | |
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Coordinates: 44°48′25″N 25°5′2″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Argeș |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghiţă Botârcă[1] (PSD) |
Area | 33.84 km2 (13.07 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | 10,219 |
• Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | AG |
Website | www |
The oldest document in which Topoloveni is mentioned is dated 19 June 1421, during the rule of Radu II Chelul. Its name is derived from a Slavic word, topol, meaning "poplar".[3]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1810 | 91 | — |
1956 | 3,904 | +4190.1% |
1977 | 6,196 | +58.7% |
1992 | 9,458 | +52.6% |
2002 | 10,329 | +9.2% |
2011 | 10,037 | −2.8% |
Source: Census data |
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