Pleșoi — a rural commune in Dolj County, Romania
Pleșoi is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania, composed of four villages. It has an agricultural economy and a small population of roughly 3,800 residents.
Overview
Pleșoi is a commune in the southwestern part of Romania, administered within Dolj County. It is part of the historical region of Oltenia and lies under the national jurisdiction of Romania. The locality is rural in character and supports a modest population: sources indicate roughly 3,800 inhabitants in recent counts.
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The commune is made up of four constituent villages. Local governance follows the typical Romanian commune model, with an elected mayor and a local council handling everyday administration, public services and local planning.
- Cârstovani
- Frasin
- Milovan
- Pleșoi (seat)
Economy and daily life
Economic activity in Pleșoi is primarily agricultural. Family farms, smallholders and local traders form the backbone of the local economy. Residents are commonly employed in crop cultivation, livestock rearing and related rural trades; small shops, services and crafts serve community needs. Basic public amenities such as a primary school, a community church and local shops are typical of communes of this size.
History and name
Like many Romanian communes, Pleșoi has a local history shaped by regional agricultural traditions, shifting administrative boundaries and rural demographics. The origin of the place-name is not definitively recorded in widely available sources; it is generally treated as a Romanian-language toponym with local roots. Historical records for small communes are often held in county archives or parish documents.
Notable facts and context
Pleșoi illustrates common features of rural life in Dolj County: a small population base, an economy centred on agriculture, and a community organized around several villages. Its administrative role is typical for communes: providing local governance, sustaining basic infrastructure and representing residents within the wider county structure.
Further information
For administrative, demographic or travel details consult county-level resources or local government publications. Official county and national portals usually provide updated data on population, services and development projects.
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AlegsaOnline.com Pleșoi — a rural commune in Dolj County, Romania Leandro Alegsa
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