Umbrărești is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania with a population of 6,628 people. It is composed of six villages: Condrea, Salcia, Siliștea, Torcești, Umbrărești, and Umbrărești-Deal.
Umbrărești | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 45°43′N 27°28′E / 45.717°N 27.467°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Galați |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionel Stratulat (PSD) |
Area | 80.63 km2 (31.13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 5,932 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 807310 |
Vehicle reg. | GL |
Website | primaria-umbraresti |
Umbrărești-Deal was established in 1933 as Generalul Eremia Grigorescu. During the early communist regime, the name was changed to Vasile Roaită in 1950; this remained until 1996 when the present name was assigned.