Overview
Segarcea is a town in Dolj County in the historical region of Oltenia, southern Romania. It lies roughly 25 kilometres from the regional centre of Craiova and is administered within Dolj County in Romania. The locality functions as a small market and service centre for nearby villages and maintains a predominantly rural character.
Geography and demographics
The town is located on the flat Romanian Plain surrounded by agricultural fields. Its position near Craiova places Segarcea within the economic orbit of the county seat while retaining local social and economic structures typical of small towns. At the 2002 census Segarcea had a population of 8,564 people (census 2002); more recent figures may differ due to migration and demographic change, so current sources should be consulted for up-to-date statistics.
Economy and culture
Agriculture is the primary economic activity in and around Segarcea, with cereal cultivation, horticulture and mixed farming predominating. The town and its surroundings are also known locally for viticulture and small-scale wine production, reflecting wider traditions of southern Romania. Local shops, markets and small enterprises provide services to residents, and seasonal agricultural cycles shape cultural life.
History and administration
Segarcea developed historically as an agricultural settlement and later acquired town status within Romania's modern administrative framework. It is governed by a municipal administration responsible for local services, planning and community affairs; official municipal information is available on the town's pages (town page).
Transport and services
The town is connected by regional roads to Craiova and neighbouring communes, allowing access to broader transport, educational and health services concentrated in the regional centre. Local public services include primary and secondary schools, basic healthcare facilities and community amenities typical of towns of this size.
Further information
- Regional centre: Craiova.
- County administration: county seat functions and services.
- Administrative unit: Dolj County.
- Country: Romania.
- Municipal information: town page.
- Population reference: census 2002.
For practical matters such as current population, local regulations, business opportunities or cultural events consult official county and municipal sources or recent statistical publications.