Pungești is a commune in Vaslui County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Armășoaia, Cursești-Deal, Cursești-Vale, Hordila, Pungești, Rapșa, Siliștea, Stejaru and Toporăști.
Pungești | |
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Coordinates: 46°42′N 27°20′E / 46.700°N 27.333°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Vaslui |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Nicolae-Cătălin Stamate (PSD) |
Area | 71 km2 (27 sq mi) |
Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,840 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 737445 |
Vehicle reg. | VS |
The commune is located in the northwestern part of the county.
In late 2013, Pungești became a center of protests against shale gas exploitation through hydraulic fracturing.
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