Ciurea
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Ciurea is a commune in Iaşi County, Romania, situated 7 km south from the county seat of Iaşi. It is divided into seven villages: Ciurea, Curături, Dumbrava, Hlincea, Piciorul Lupului, Lunca Cetăţui, Slobozia. It also includes the majority-Romani neighbourhood of Zanea.
Total area: 28.76 km2.
Populated area: 5 km2.
Unpopulated area: 105 km2.
Population:
Kinder gardens: 4
Schools: 9
Geographical location: South of Iaşi City, Noth-East of Romania
Common activities: Agriculture, primary wood processing.
Main economic activities: bricks and construction materials, private animal farms, primary wood processing
Touristic attraction: Bârnova cottage next to Slobozia village
Hlincea Monastery - historical monument
Local events: harvest - September to late October
Investment projects: Gas and water pipes extension; roads modernization.
Famous people: Pavel Coruţ, writer. He studied gymnasium in Ciurea.