Gruiu

Gruiu is a commune in the northeastern part of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania. Its name in the Romanian language means "small hill". It is composed of four villages: Gruiu, Lipia, Siliștea Snagovului and Șanțu-Florești.

Gruiu
Aerial view of Gruiu
Aerial view of Gruiu
Coat of arms of Gruiu
Location in Ilfov County
Location in Ilfov County
Gruiu is located in Romania
Gruiu
Gruiu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°44′N 26°13′E
CountryRomania
CountyIlfov
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ion Samoilă (PNL)
Area
66 km2 (25 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
7,586
  Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.IF
Websitewww.primariagruiu.ro

The commune is situated on the border with Prahova County, on the right bank of the river Ialomița and on the north and east banks of Lake Snagov. It is traversed by the A3 motorway, joining the capital city, Bucharest, to Ploiești; there is no exit from the highway in Gruiu.

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