Grojdibodu | |
|---|---|
 Location in Olt County | |
  Grojdibodu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 43°45′N24°16′E / 43.750°N 24.267°E Coordinates: 43°45′N24°16′E / 43.750°N 24.267°E | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Olt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Adrian-Viorel Căpriță [1] (PSD) |
| Population (2011) [2] | 2,857 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | OT |
Grojdibodu is a commune in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Grojdibodu and Hotaru.
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