Comuna Runcu

Runcu is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is situated at the foot of the Vâlcan Mountains, 16 km northwest of Târgu Jiu. The commune is composed of seven villages: Bâlta, Bâltișoara, Dobrița, Răchiți, Runcu, Suseni, and Valea Mare.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lelești and Frătești.

Lelești

Village

Photo: Țetcu Mircea Rareș, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Lelești is a village, which is situated 6 km southeast of Comuna Runcu.

Frătești

Village

Photo: Țetcu Mircea Rareș, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Frătești is a village, which is situated 6 km east of Comuna Runcu.

Comuna Runcu

Also known as: “81576”
Location: Gorj County, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

45.1204° or 45° 7′ 14″ north

Longitude

23.1397° or 23° 8′ 23″ east

Population

5,320

Elevation

289 metres (948 feet)

Open location code

8GQ544CQ+5V

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