# Râmnicu Sărat

> city in Buzău County, Romania

**Wikidata**: [Q617624](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q617624)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Râmnicu_Sărat)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ramnicu-sarat

## Summary
Râmnicu Sărat is a city and municipality located in Buzău County, Romania, within the historical region of Muntenia. Founded on September 8, 1439, it serves as the capital of the administrative area bearing its name and had a resident population of 29,774 as of the 2021 census.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Râmnicu Sărat
- **Location:** Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania
- **Coordinates:** 45.38°N, 27.06°E
- **Inception:** September 8, 1439
- **Area:** 8.77 square kilometers
- **Elevation:** 118 meters above sea level
- **Population:** 29,774 (2021 census); 33,843 (2011 census)
- **Postal Code:** 125300
- **Phone Number:** +40-238561946
- **Email:** primarie_rmsarat@yahoo.com
- **Website:** http://www.primariermsarat.ro/
- **Timezone:** UTC+02:00 (standard), UTC+03:00 (daylight saving)
- **SIRUTA Code:** 44845
- **Wikidata ID:** Q8334994 (GeoNames)
- **Head of Government:** Sorin-Valentin Cîrjan (Mayor, since 2016)
- **Twinned City:** Edineț

## FAQs
**Where is Râmnicu Sărat located?**
Râmnicu Sărat is situated in Buzău County, within the Muntenia historical region of Romania. It lies at coordinates 45.38°N latitude and 27.06°E longitude.

**What is the population of Râmnicu Sărat?**
According to the 2021 census, the resident population is 29,774. Previous census data recorded 33,843 residents in 2011 and 42,405 in 1992.

**When was Râmnicu Sărat founded?**
The city's inception is recorded as September 8, 1439, as documented in a 2023 historical publication by Cristi Rusin titled *Scurtă Istorie a Municipiului Râmnicu Sărat*.

**Who is the current mayor of Râmnicu Sărat?**
Sorin-Valentin Cîrjan has served as the mayor starting in 2016. Previous mayors include Viorel Holban (2008–2016) and Constantin Ghinioiu (1990–2008).

**What is the city's contact information?**
The municipality can be reached via phone at +40-238561946, email at primarie_rmsarat@yahoo.com, or through its website at http://www.primariermsarat.ro/. The physical address is Str. Nicolae Bălcescu 1, Râmnicu Sărat, cod 125300.

## Why It Matters
Râmnicu Sărat holds administrative and historical significance as a long-standing municipality in Romania, with roots tracing back to the Principality of Wallachia and the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The city's continuous recorded history since 1439 and its administrative role as a regional capital highlight its enduring relevance in the Buzău County area. Its population trends, growing from 14,496 in 1912 to a peak of 42,405 in 1992 before stabilizing around 29,774 in 2021, reflect broader demographic shifts in the region. The city maintains international connections through its twin city relationship with Edineț and is documented in major reference works like the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

## Notable For
- **Historical Continuity:** Documented inception date of 1439, spanning the Principality of Wallachia through modern Romania.
- **Administrative Role:** Serves as the capital of the Râmnicu Sărat administrative area.
- **Demographic Record:** Comprehensive census data available from 1912 through 2021.
- **International Recognition:** Documented in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and has a twin city (Edineț).
- **Digital Presence:** Website and 37 sitelinks across 34 Wikipedia language editions.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Râmnicu Sărat is located in Buzău County, Romania, within the historical region of Muntenia. The city covers an area of 8.77 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 118 meters above sea level. Its precise coordinates are 45.38°N latitude and 27.06°E longitude. The city operates in the UTC+02:00 timezone during standard time and UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.

### Governance and Administration
The city functions as a municipality of Romania. The current mayor is Sorin-Valentin Cîrjan, who assumed office in 2016. The mayoral office has seen a succession of leaders: Constantin Ghinioiu served from 1990 to 2008, followed by Viorel Holban from 2008 to 2016. The city owns the Stadionul Municipal and maintains contact through a formal address at Str. Nicolae Bălcescu 1, postal code 125300. Administrative identifiers include SIRUTA code 44845.

### Historical Context
Râmnicu Sărat's recorded history begins on September 8, 1439. The city has existed under several different sovereign entities over time:
- Principality of Wallachia (until January 24, 1859)
- United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (January 24, 1859 – May 10, 1881)
- Kingdom of Romania (May 10, 1881 – December 30, 1947)
- Romanian People's Republic (December 30, 1947 – August 21, 1965)
- Socialist Republic of Romania (August 21, 1965 – December 22, 1989)
- Romania (December 22, 1989 – present)

Administratively, the city has been part of multiple regions:
- Râmnicu-Sărat County (until September 6, 1950)
- Buzău Region (September 6, 1950 – September 19, 1952)
- Ploiești Region (September 19, 1952 – February 16, 1968)
- Buzău County (February 16, 1968 – present)

### Demographics
Population data from Romanian censuses shows the following trend:
- 1912: 14,496
- 1930: 15,007
- 1948: 19,267
- 1956: 19,095
- 1966: 22,336
- 1977: 28,689
- 1992: 42,405 (peak)
- 2002: 38,828
- 2011: 33,843 (resident population)
- 2021: 29,774 (resident population)

In the 2021 census, 4 residents reported Hungarian as their native language.

### Cultural and International Connections
Râmnicu Sărat is twinned with Edineț, as confirmed by multiple municipal sources. The city was described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. It maintains a Commons category for media files and a dedicated category for maps and plans. The city's coat of arms has both historical (interbelic) and modern versions available in Wikimedia Commons. An audio pronunciation of the city's name in Romanian is also available.

### Digital Identifiers
The city is cataloged under numerous international identification systems:
- GND ID: 4756297-3
- GeoNames ID: 8334994
- Freebase ID: /m/024_1v
- Quora Topic: Ramnicu-Sarat
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007524770305171
- NL CR AUT ID: ge1211505
- Archinform Location ID: 5144
- iNaturalist Place ID: 102970
- Museum Digital Place ID: 8391

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