Galați
Galați (UK: /ɡæˈlæts/ gal-ATS, US: /ɡɑːˈlɑːts(i)/ gah-LAHTS(-ee), Romanian: [ɡaˈlatsʲ] ⓘ; also known by other alternative names) is the capital city of Galați County in the historical region of Western Moldavia, in eastern Romania. Galați is a port town on the Danube River. and the sixth largest of all cities on the Danube river. According to the 2021 census it is the 8th most populous city in Romania. Galați is an economic centre based around the port of Galați, the naval shipyard, and the largest steel factory in Romania, Galați steel works.
Galați | |
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From left: Collections house, Greek Church, Administrative Palace of Galați, Moruzzi stairs, the Danube seen from Galați | |
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| Nicknames: The city of the linden trees | |
Location in Galați County | |
Galați Location of Galați within Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°25′24″N 28°2′33″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Galați County |
| Status | County capital |
| Settled | Before 14th century |
| First official record | 1445 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionuț Pucheanu (PSD) |
| Area | |
| • County Seat | 246.4 km2 (95.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population | |
| • County Seat | 217,851 |
| • Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 322,501 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 800xxx |
| Area code | +40 x36 |
| Car Plates | GL |
| Website | www |
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