Lehliu | |
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Coordinates: 44°28′N 26°49′E / 44.467°N 26.817°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Călărași |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionuț Stan (PNL) |
Area | 56.68 km2 (21.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,437 |
• Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 917150 |
Area code | +40 x42 |
Vehicle reg. | CL |
Lehliu is a commune in Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Lehliu and Săpunari. As of 2011, the population of Lehliu is 2,730.
The commune lies in the Bărăgan Plain. It is located in the northern part of the county, 6 km (3.7 mi) from the town of Lehliu Gară, on the border with Ialomița County. Lehliu is crossed by the national road DN3; the A2 motorway runs just south of the commune.